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BUS STRIKES AFFECTING SEVEN ROUTES BACK ON AFTER UNITE REJECTS DEAL
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STRIKES DISRUPTING seven bus routes in South London will resume this week after their union rejected an offer from Arriva North London.
The industrial action by 1,500 bus drivers working for Arriva North London was postponed last week while the drivers, members of the Unite union, were balloted on a new deal concerning working conditions on buses during heatwaves. But a spokesperson for Unite said yesterday the new offer did not go far enough to solve the problems of hot weather working. According to the union, most buses operated by Arriva North London have air cooling systems rather than more effective air conditioning, putting drivers at increased danger of fatigue, heat exhaustion, heat stroke and dehydration. Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “London bus drivers do a vital job, but are putting themselves at risk due to these appalling conditions. “Arriva can fully afford to make meaningful changes our members can accept. Until that happens, strike action will continue and our members at Arriva North London will continue to have the full backing of Unite.” The next strike period will last until Friday 28th August, followed by eight further walkouts across September and October. A total of seven bus routes in South London
will be disrupted during the industrial action, with little to no service expected. This includes three buses from Waterloo: the number 76 to Tottenham Hale, 243 to Wood Green and 341 to Northumberland Park/Meridian Water. Likewise, the strikes will impact two buses
from London Bridge: the number 141 to Palmers Green and 149 to Edmonton Green. Buses 19, between Battersea Bridge and Finsbury Park, and N19, between Clapham Junction and Finsbury Park, will also be disrupted. On the nights before strike action starts,
& Local Government (MHCLG), after she was confirmed as a Minister of State when new Prime Minister Andy Burnham entered Downing Street last month. Officially titled Minister of State for Homelessness, Democracy, Communities and Faith, Eshalomi has been given a wide-ranging portfolio, but her chief responsibility will be to deliver on Burnham’s promise to end homelessness and rough sleeping across the country. Eshalomi takes over from Birkenhead MP and former Southwark councillor Alison McGovern in the role, having
already chaired the Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee. She previously served as a local councillor for the Brixton Hill ward on Lambeth Council, becoming the London Assembly member for Southwark and Lambeth and MP for Vauxhall and Camberwell Green in 2019. Eshalomi grew up in temporary accommodation herself, according to a report in the Big Issue, living with her mother and two younger sisters in a house in Brixton with damp and mould issues before securing a council home in the area.
affected night services will operate as normal, Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed. During the strikes, other local bus, Tube and rail services may also be busier than usual, with TfL advising passengers to allow more time for their journeys.
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DESMOND’S BARBERSHOP TO RECEIVE BLUE PLAQUE By Evie Flynn
A BLUE plaque marking the iconic Peckham barbershop featured in Channel 4 sitcom Desmond’s will be unveiled this October – with donations needed.
The plaque will be unveiled on 31 October at a community event outside 204 Bellenden Road, the building used as Desmond Ambrose’s barbershop in the popular 1990s show. The event will begin at 1pm and is organised by the Nubian Jak Community Trust (NJCT), a charity which commemorates the contributions and achievements of Black and minority ethnic people across London. A GoFundMe has been set up by the person who originally suggested the plaque, Aron Shabir, to help cover the £1,000 cost. So far, £55 has been raised. 204 Bellenden Road is now a residential address and has accommodated a number of businesses over the years, including an actual barbershop known as Desmond’s. The charity has already received approval to erect a plaque from the building’s owners and obtained the blessing of the sitcom’s creator, Trix Worrell. The unveiling will take place at the end of Black History Month and will also mark what would have been the birthday of late actor Norman Beaton on 31 October. Beaton, who played Desmond, died suddenly aged 60 in 1994 while at Heathrow Airport, where he was due to board a flight to Guyana. Like his character Desmond, Beaton had planne to retire to his home country. Running from 1989 to 1994, Desmond’s produced more than 70 episodes and
some of the show’s cast are expected to attend the unveiling, including Carmen Munroe, who played Desmond’s wife,
Shirley Ambrose. The sitcom, which centred on a Peckham barbershop and its community,
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is still widely considered Channel 4’s most popular home-grown sitcom, attracting 3.5 million viewers per episode in its
original run. The Nubian Jak Community Trust was founded by Dr Jak Beula in 2006 and has since installed more than 100 commemorative plaques, the majority in London. NJCT founder Dr Jak Beula said: “Desmond’s was apolitical and the unveiling will be a fantastic celebration of everyone. We are going to celebrate the end of Black History Month and attract all groups of people, which the barbershop was all about.” Southwark is already home to several NJCT plaques. One commemorates jazz pioneer Frank Bates at his former home on Kitchener Road in Peckham Rye. Bates, originally from Barbados, was a lead singer with the Southern Syncopated Orchestra, a pioneering jazz ensemble which helped introduce it to Britain. A plaque commemorating violinist George Bridgetower is also located at 12 Reedham Street in Peckham, where he died in 1860. Another NJCT plaque commemorates pioneering wartime doctor and civil rights trailblazer Dr Cecil Belfield Clarke in Elephant and Castle. Belfield Clarke was born in Barbados in 1894 and won an island scholarship to study at Cambridge University. He later established a GP surgery in Elephant and Castle in 1920, at 112 Newington Causeway, on the site where the Perry Library at London South Bank University now stands. Donate to the £1,000 cost of the Desmond’s plaque through the GoFundMe page here. Date: 31 October Time: 1pm Location: 204 Bellenden Road, SE15 4BW
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will be supported by DJ Lisa Loud. The 125-year-old free community event has long been a staple in Bermondsey and Rotherhithe’s social calendar. Last year the festival attracted over 9,000 attendees – a milestone achieved despite funding cuts and the passing of long-term organiser, Russell Dyden, in May 2024. Artists such as Ten Tonne Ska, Meaka Monroe and Carpet Head will feature on the Main Stage, while the BSC x PEEK Tent will champion artists local to SE16, including Rafe, Ted White, Abby T and Jamie Watts.
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4 NEWS EXCLUSIVE By Alex Orr THE NEW Green-Lib Dem administration on Southwark Council will have £43 million to spend on “much-needed council homes” after the money went unspent by the former Labour administration.
In a letter seen by the this newspaper to former Labour Leader of the council Sarah King and current Chief Executive Althea Loderick, their own party’s Minister of State for Housing and Planning Matthew Pennycook said he was “extremely concerned” that Southwark had not spent £43 million in Right to Buy receipts within the required deadline. Southwark Labour have since pointed out they agreed an extension with the government, and that the funding had to be matched by borrowing of roughly £100 million to be spent on building new homes in particular. In the letter dated 21 May, just days before the Greens and Lib Dems took control of the council, Pennycook criticised the former administration for not complying with the terms of the Local Government Act 2003, which requires local authorities to return the money they receive from Right to Buy to the government after five years. Under the current rules of Right to Buy, the policy which allows council housing tenants to buy their homes outright from the council at a discount, local authorities are only allowed to keep the money if they spent it on building new homes, or renewing existing council properties, within a five-year window. If the money went unspent in that time, it was then required to be returned to the government’s Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government (MHCLG). Pennycook’s letter revealed the council had not spent a total of £43 million in Right to Buy receipts within the deadline, meaning the money should have been sent back to the government. The minister said discussions between government officials and Southwark Council officers had been taking place since autumn 2023 to secure the return of the money to the government, as well as a further £25 million in penalty interest for missing the deadline. But, in May this year, the former Labour administration was able to agree an extension, meaning the council is now able to hold onto the £43 million until 31 March 2030, after which it must be returned to the MHCLG as normal. Pennycook, who is also the MP for Greenwich and Woolwich, said this was “very much an exceptional arrangement”.
WHY DID LABOUR NOT SPEND THE MONEY?
Southwark Labour said the £43 million went unspent because of the tight restrictions on how councils could use the money they made from selling council homes before the law changed in April this year. Right to Buy receipts are ring-fenced in the council’s Housing Revenue Account and there were strict rules about how they could be spent, meaning they could not be used to cover temporary accommodation costs or general day-today maintenance of council properties. Until April this year, the council could
SOUTHWARK COUNCIL ALLOWED TO KEEP £43 MILLION IN UNSPENT HOUSING FUNDS AFTER MINISTER LEFT “EXTREMELY CONCERNED” Southwark Labour said tight restrictions on how to spend the money prevented them from using it
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only spend the money on building new homes and replacement homes, as well as “buy-backs” of ex-council housing to be used for temporary accommodation. And before 2021, there was a funding cap in place of 30%, so only 30% of the cost of building these new homes could be funded by Right to Buy receipts and the other 70% had to come from borrowing. During this time, local authorities were not allowed to ‘mix’ money from Right to Buy receipts with grant funding from bodies such as the Greater London Authority (GLA) when building these new or replacement homes. A spokesperson for Southwark Labour said this was the main reason why the £43 million was not spent, adding they borrowed money to top up grant funding and were unable to borrow any more to top up the Right to Buy receipts. They said building new and replacement homes through grant funding was easier, more flexible and less restrictive than using the £43 million they held in receipts. Meanwhile, they said council housing “buy-backs”, whereby local authorities buy back former council homes sold under Right to Buy, were not party policy at the time. The spokesperson said: “Southwark Labour has always spent residents’ money as if it were out of our own pocket.” Speaking about the limitations on Right to Buy receipt spending, the spokesperson noted: “Under
Former Leader of Southwark Council Sarah King
the previous Lib Dem and Tory governments, the criteria on what councils could spend Right to Buy receipts on was heavily restricted, so we used other, more flexible funding methods, such as grants from the Mayor, to build thousands of council homes. “This was the best deal for our residents and helped us become the biggest builder of council homes in the country.” Commenting on the extension granted by Pennycook, the Southwark Labour spokesperson added: “After the Labour government listened to our calls to change the rules on using Right to Buy receipts, they provided an extension to 2030 so we could spend them on the council homes our residents need. “This was the right deal for our communities and would have helped us alleviate the housing and temporary accommodation crisis, whilst building at least 500 brand new council homes that we promised in our 2026 manifesto.”
WHAT CAN THE JOINT ADMINISTRATION SPEND IT ON NOW?
The new Green-Lib Dem Joint Administration will also be limited in how it can use the £43 million, but it has pledged to spend it. Although the government announced changes to the Right to Buy rules in July
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2025, now allowing local authorities to combine the receipts with grant funding, Southwark Council has confirmed this does not apply to historic receipts accrued under previous rules, including the £43 million in question. Southwark Labour said these changes were “one of the central asks” of their Securing the Future of Council Housing campaign, adding they had also been working on a plan to spend the money on new council homes before losing control of the council at the local elections on 7 May. They said their plan was to use the money to buy new homes and acquire further housing to be used as temporary accommodation, adding some of the £43 million had also been earmarked for the renewal of the Tustin Estate, just off the Old Kent Road in South Bermondsey. After discovering the money had been retained until 2030, the new Joint Administration recommitted to spending it on “much-needed” council homes in Southwark. Leader of the Council James McAsh said: “Over the last eight years the council administration had access to tens of millions of pounds to spend on new council homes and somehow failed to do so. “This is on top of the £102m funding gap that was left for us.” He said he was grateful to council officers for finding a solution to prevent this “vital money” from being sent back to the government.
McAsh added: “Even a government minister from the opposition’s own party was extremely concerned by this inaction. “We will ensure this money is now spent effectively on much-needed council homes. We will publicise exactly how it is spent when this is confirmed.” McAsh’s deputy and Southwark Lib Dem leader, Victor Chamberlain, echoed these points, saying: “This is outrageous, and residents will rightly be angry. “We recognise that the rules around Right to Buy receipts have been restrictive, but that cannot disguise the fact that £43 million of housing money went unspent to the point that even a Labour housing minister was ‘extremely concerned’.” Chamberlain said the former Labour administration had failed on social housing and added: “Now the scale of the mess they have left behind is becoming increasingly clear.” He committed to working to fix the problem and “make sure this money is finally put to work providing the council homes Southwark desperately needs.” In order to spend the full £43 million on building new homes, the Greens and Lib Dems would need to borrow roughly £100 million due to the historic 30% cap. This means it is more likely they will spend it on buying back council homes, renewing existing stock and other lessrestricted forms of investment.
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New temporary task force set up to tackle empty homes in Southwark
By Alex Orr
SOUTHWARK COUNCIL has set up a new task force to tackle hundreds of empty council homes in the borough.
Council Leader James McAsh (L) alongside Deputy Leader Victor Chamberlain (R)
The temporary task force, consisting of a team of ten people working to clear a backlog of empty homes in Southwark, will work to ensure council homes spend less time vacant between tenants. The new members of staff will be recruited for up to three months to reduce the current backlog, with the task force receiving approximately £105,000 in funding. With more than 23,000 people on the housing waiting list and more than 4,200 households living in temporary accommodation, the council said the aim of the programme is to improve how empty properties are prepared and reduce delays. But, as reported by us last week, the councilowned modular homes for rough sleepers are still vacant, despite the Green-Lib Dem Joint Administration’s pledge to have them occupied “as quickly as possible”. Speaking about the launch of the task force, Councillor Reginald Popoola, Executive Member for Council Homes, said: “We’re determined to tackle the housing crisis, and every empty council home is a home that someone desperately needs. “In the past too many council homes have stood empty for too long. Our residents have told us this is a priority for them and we’re taking action to put that right with our new empty homes task force.”
He added: “We’re making every council home count and cutting the time it takes to get new tenants into them – helping people get the safe, secure, genuinely affordable homes they need so much.” Residents who believe a council home near them has been empty for too long can email empty.homes@southwark.gov.uk to report the issue.
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MERCATO METROPOLITANO has promised to turn Elephant & Castle into a “summer bank holiday playground” next weekend, with live music, fitness and wellness experiences and street food.
The weekend will kick off on Friday, August 28 with an interactive fitness event by Snap Fitness for visitors of all ages and fitness levels. There will be a number of “handson” challenges, including Blazepod reactive intelligence testing, the same technology used by Formula 1 drivers. The top scorers will get their
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hands on a range of fitness-related prizes, such as gym guest passes and memberships. On Saturday, August 29, Dunk & Grind, a coffee-meets-cold plunge social club, will host a “relaxed, alcohol-free” event from 10am. Meanwhile, on Sunday, August 30
from 10am, Mercato Metropolitano will host a morning run club, with carnival music and free-flowing rum punch on offer after the event. Visitors will also be able to enjoy Mercato’s line-up of more than 40 international street food traders throughout the bank holiday weekend.
Murder charge after woman ‘falls from height’ near Old Kent Road By Evie Flynn A 54-YEAR-OLD man has been charged with murder following the death of a 31-year-old woman just off the Old Kent Road on Friday, August 21.
Mohammed Sherif, 54, of Rowcross Street, was charged with the murder of Kerry Ann Goodbrand, 31, this morning (Tuesday, August 25). Police were called at 2:50pm on Friday, 21 August following a report that a woman had ‘fallen from height’ in Rowcross Street, near the Old Kent Road Tesco Superstore. Officers attended with the London Ambulance Service and a 31-year-old woman was pronounced dead at the
scene. Mohammed Sherif has been remanded in custody and is due to appear at Croydon Magistrates’ Court today (Tuesday, 25 August). Kerry Ann’s next-of-kin have been informed and are being supported by specialist officers. Detective Chief Superintendent Emma Bond, who leads policing in the area, said: “Our thoughts are with the woman’s family and loved ones at this incredibly difficult time. “Officers are working diligently to establish the full circumstances surrounding her death and members of the community will see an increased police presence in the area while enquiries are conducted locally. “If you have any concerns, or any
Fifteen fire engines were needed to tackle the blaze, which involved around 50 tonnes of household waste and was first reported at 7:59pm on Monday August 17. The structure of the waste facility on Landman Way has been “severely damaged” by the fire, according to the London Fire Brigade (LFB). The LFB took 160 calls reporting the incident and mobilised crews from East Greenwich, Old Kent Road, Deptford and surrounding fire stations to the scene.
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Rowcross Street information which may be able to assist, please speak to an officer or contact us.” Anyone with information that could assist officers can call police on 101, quoting CAD 4316/21AUG26, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
The blaze was eventually brought under control by 2:16am the following morning. Speaking from the incident, Station Commander Duncan Rees said: “Crews worked hard in difficult conditions to bring the fire under control. “One of the Brigade’s 32m ladders and a 64m ladder were used as a water towers to tackle the flames from above “Whilst the fire is under control, crews will remain on scene into the morning and afternoon as they work to extinguish the remaining pockets of fire.” Rail services were impacted as crews worked to bring the fire under control, with disruption at London Bridge station lasting until early the next morning. The cause of the fire is not yet known.
The festival, run by volunteers, will begin at the Peckhamplex Cinema on Rye Lane, with a screening of David Lynch’s Blue Velvet at 8:30pm on Friday, September 4. Highlights across the ten days include Oscar-winning Moonlight, which will be shown at the Watson’s General Telegraph pub, just south of Peckham Rye Park, at 8:30pm on Monday, September 7, as well as Sinners, which will be
free-to-watch at the Lex2 Livesey Exchange on the Old Kent Road on the festival’s final night. Horror film The Blair Witch Project will be shown outdoors in Nunhead Cemetery at 8:30pm on Saturday, September 5, likely to be the festival’s most popular event. There will also be fun for all the family, with a Sunday lunch-time showing of a Bug’s Life at the Buchan Road TRA Community Hall in Nunhead on September 6, and a screening of Paddington 2 at Christ Church Peckham the following evening. Entry to each event is free and on a first come, first served basis, with organisers welcoming cash or card contributions at all screenings.
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CROYDON SHOPKEEPERS SUPPORT PLANS TO TAG REPEAT SHOPLIFTERS By Harrison Galliven Local Democracy Reporter “IF YOU are seen as soft here they will batter you,” says Benedict Selvaratnam, speaking on the shop floor where he and his staff have experienced frequent and sometimes violent encounters with shoplifters.
The Managing Director of Freshfields Market recounted one previous incident that saw staff at his Church Street shop bottled after trying to retrieve stolen wine from thieves. “It’s not what we sign up to do,” said Benedict. Persistent shoplifting in Croydon town centre has left retailers like Benedict increasingly frustrated with the existing system, with some choosing not to report incidents to police because they lack confidence that doing so will lead to action. However, Croydon Council’s plans to explore a GPS-tagging pilot for persistent shoplifters now offer some hope to local shopkeepers. Under the model being considered, offenders could be required to wear GPS ankle tags under a legal order, allowing their movements to be monitored and alerts to be triggered if they enter banned areas. “We think it is a positive step,” said Benedict, co-founder and representative of the Croydon Business Association (CBA). “This will empower shopkeepers to take action.” Benedict says rampant and unpunished shoplifting is an issue that is raised regularly by the 450 businesses that form the CBA. “It’s always coming up in the WhatsApp groups,” he added. He believes the GPS-tagging pilot, which was successfully trialled for the first time in East Sussex, offers retailers a step up from the current anti-shoplifting measures being employed in the town centre. “We ban shoplifters and say they are not welcome here, but they still keep coming back,” said Benedict. “By the time the police come they are long gone. A lot of retailers are not bothering because they have no faith in the system.” While areas such as Church Street offer shoppers a diverse range of produce from around the world, the area is also affected by gang activity and low-level street crime. “There is a lot of crime out there,” said Benedict. He told the LDRS that Freshfields employed security last summer to guard the front of the shop, while the butcher now occasionally doubles up as a security guard when he is not busy behind the meat counter.
Intervening in potential theft is also a difficult issue for retailers, with Benedict admitting “it’s 50/50” how they will respond. While some give the produce back, others become aggressive and attack staff. When asked how the public respond to these interventions, he suggested the response was also varied, with people sometimes taking the side of the shoplifters. “If they see the whole incident they tend to take our side,” he added. Around 5,000 thefts a year in Croydon. There were 4,796 reported shop thefts in Croydon town centre in the last 12 months, down 4.9 per cent from 5,043 the previous year. Benedict said some shoplifters are able to exploit gaps in enforcement and Croydon’s transport links – including the tram stop outside Freshfields – to evade prosecution. He believes GPS tagging could provide evidence of offenders breaching exclusion zones, helping police enforce the restrictions and secure convictions. The council is leading discussions with the Met Police and technology provider BUDDI as it explores how the GPS-tagging scheme could be enforced in London’s most populous borough. However, a start date for the pilot has yet to be confirmed, as the scheme is dependent on the council securing funding. Last month, the Conservative-led authority secured a borough-wide ban against David Tench, who it said had “caused misery for local businesses and residents, particularly in the West Croydon area”. Croydon is also working with partners through its Town Centre Taskforce to tackle antisocial behaviour and environmental crime, while Parkguard Patrol officers have been deployed in hotspot areas this summer to support council and police teams. Announcing the plans this week, Mayor Jason Perry said: “Shoplifting is not a victimless crime. It threatens people’s livelihoods, drives up prices for honest customers and leaves shop workers facing intimidation and abuse simply for doing their jobs. “Our businesses have had enough of prolific offenders repeatedly targeting their shops, and so have I. My message is clear – that if you come to Croydon to steal, you should expect consequences. “Zero-tolerance means backing our businesses and using every legal tool available to protect them. GPS tagging could help us monitor persistent shoplifting offenders, enforce exclusion zones and prevent the same people returning time and again to cause more
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Benedict Selvaratnam, managing director of Freshfields Market in Croydon and co-founder of Croydon Business Association harm. “We have already secured a boroughwide ban against one persistent antisocial behaviour offender and put additional accredited officers on our streets. Now we want to go further. “I am determined that Croydon will lead the way in taking tough, practical action against shoplifting. We will continue working with the police, businesses and technology providers to develop this pilot and make Croydon a safer place in which to work, shop and live.”
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EXCELLENT GCSE RESULTS AT KINGSDALE FOUNDATION SCHOOL AGAIN!
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Charlotte Grades: 2 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s and 2 Grade 7s Today was just the beginning of my future and I couldn’t have done it without the support from family, friends and amazing teachers who have helped me along my journey.
Holly Grades: 6 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7 Thank you so much to all the amazing teachers at Kingsdale that helped me reach my full potential and push me to achieve my best.
Kunti Grades: 2 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s and 7 Grade 7s Very happy to have achieved these results at Kingsdale. It means a lot to know my hard work paid off.
Reuben Grades: 2 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s and 3 Grade 7s Whilst I am extremely happy about how I did in my best subjects, i.e. History and Music, I’d say my biggest achievement is getting two 7s and an 8 in Science from almost failing all of them by the end of Year 10. Hard work does pay off.
Ethan Grades: 10 Grade 9s and 1 Grade 8 I am extremely proud of the results I achieved here at Kingsdale and am ecstatic to find out my hard work and effort paid off! Thank you to all the teachers and everyone who has supported me during my time here!
Rosa Grades: 6 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7 I’m so happy and proud of my results! I’m really grateful to my teachers for allowing me to do well in my chosen subjects so that I feel confident taking them for A Level.
INGSDALE IS celebrating another set of excellent GCSE results in 2026 with numerous exceptional individual and collective achievements to declare.
Over 10 students achieved 8 or more GCSE Grade 9s with 3 achieving 10 or more. Approximately 100 students achieved 8 or more 7 - 9 GCSE Grades with over 225 achieving the English Baccalaureate. We applaud the dedication, talent and hard work of students, staff and parents who have collaborated so successfully to generate yet another set of splendid GCSE outcomes for themselves and the school.
Oscar Grades: 11 Grade 9s, 1 Grade 8 and 1 Grade 7 Kingsdale is a 10/10 school, ... You’re all the best.
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GCSE STUDENTS IN SOUTHWARK BEAT LONDON AVERAGE
The Charter School East Dulwich There were many “standout individual achievements” at The Charter School East Dulwich on GCSE Results Day. Clara Batty achieved an “impressive” seven Grade 9s and three Grade 8s, with the school’s Maths and English results across the board a “particular highlight”.
By Alex Orr
PUPILS IN Southwark performed well above the London average in their GCSEs this year, but pupils in Lewisham and Lambeth continued to struggle.
One-third of exams taken in Southwark were awarded at least a 7, equivalent to an A, roughly 5% higher than the average in the capital. Although not as impressive as last week’s A Level grades, which saw Southwark emerge as the bestperforming borough in Inner London, this year’s GCSE cohort still managed to come third behind Wandsworth and Kensington & Chelsea Students in Southwark delivered the 23rd strongest outcomes of 295 local areas in England. Meanwhile, year 11 pupils in Lewisham and Lambeth were not as successful. In Lewisham, just 23.1% of exams received at least a 7. Likewise, Lambeth was the worstperforming borough in Inner London,
with 21% of exams receiving an A equivalent or above, lower than both the London and England average. Less than two-thirds of exams taken by Lambeth students received a passing grade, with similar results in Lewisham. These results represented little improvement on previous years.
Poppy and Heba were two of 14 students who achieved at least Grade 7s in all their subjects.
Miles was awarded a fantastic eight Grade 9s, while Stevie was another student who demonstrated excellent progress with three Grade 8s.
Muhammed, who scored five Grades 6+, and Kwaku “Junior” Boateng, who was awarded seven Grades 6+. were two pupils who demonstrated excellent progress and outshone their previous mocks.
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Two pupils at St Michael’s Catholic College in Bermondsey were awarded thirteen Grade 9s, with the school celebrating its “best-ever” GCSE results.
Year 11 prefect Lorenzo made the most overall progress since starting in Year 7.
Monika, Valentina and Favour passed all of their GCSEs with “excellent results”.
Miya C and Yousef C were the two top performers at St Michael’s, where 93% of students secured passing grades in English and 90% in Maths.
Pupils at Bacon’s College in Rotherhithe are celebrating after record results. More than half of all student achieved a Grade 5 or higher in both English and Maths, with almost 40% being awarded top grades of 7-9 in English. Emilio, (pictured below) was awarded eight Grade 9s, two Grade 8s, one L2 Distinction Star and one L2 Distinction.
Akua, Maja and Mirabel passed all of their exams and achieved a high number of top
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CONGRATULATIONS TO WESTMINSTER CITY SCHOOL’S CLASS OF 2026
Westminster City School is pleased to celebrate our GCSE results this year with some exceptional individual outcomes for students. The cohort and many specific subject grades are above national average on a key range of attainment outcomes and we anticipate that, once all the national data is known, results will continue to be well above the national average for boys. There is therefore much to be proud of.
These outcomes along with top results from this year’s A Levels build on the ‘Strong’ OFSTED judgement that we received in May for achievement which has only been given to just over 17% of secondary schools nationally under the 2025 revised framework. Amongst a string of top performances, the following students excelled: Sebastian B A – 10 Grade 9s and 2 Grade 8s Elzain E S – 6 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s and 2 Grade 7s Nima S – 3 Grade 9s, 5 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s and 1 Grade 6 Stephen O – 3 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s and a L2 Merit Horus N – 3 Grade 9s, 3 Grade 8s, 3
Grade 7s and 3 Grade 6s Daniel A – 2 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 2 Grade 7s and 3 Grade 6s Mohammed K – 2 Grade 9s, 4 Grade 8s, 3 Grade 7s and 2 Grade 6s Mitchell F – 1 Grade 9, 5 Grade 8s and 4 Grade 7s Commenting on this year’s GCSE results, Headteacher, Mr Peter Broughton, said: “I am very pleased with some of this year’s results including the performance of our very highest attaining students. This cohort faced a disrupted end to primary school due to the challenges of COVID and in addition faced a far from usual start to their secondary school career. They have shown impressive tenacity to get to this point and we are very confident that they have made outstanding progress despite the lack of national data to confirm this. These results endorse the judgement made by OFSTED in May 2026 that achievement at Westminster City School is ‘Strong.’ “We look forward to welcoming all of our top performers back into our extremely popular Sixth Form and wish those who are moving on to fresh challenges all the very best.” Sebastian achieved the highest GCSE results in the year group, securing 10
Grade 9s and 2 Grade 8s. He will remain at Westminster City School for Sixth Form where he plans to study A Level Maths, Philosophy, Economics and Politics. He said: “I feel proud of the grades I’ve achieved because they were genuinely beyond what I expected. I worked hard over a long period of time and didn’t leave everything until the last few months. These results are due to many years of building good habits and staying consistent. My teachers gave me practical advice and support that helped
me achieve the best grades I could. I’ve decided to stay at Westminster City School’s Sixth Form because I already know the teachers, they understand me and I’ve built strong relationships with them which will make the transition much smoother.” Assistant Headteacher, Ms Grace Armatage, said: “We are delighted that many students will continue into Westminster City School’s Sixth Form, and we look forward to welcoming them back. To those moving on to other post-16 destinations,
remember that you will always have our support and will remain valued members of the Westminster City School alumni community.”
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Kunti, who was awarded two Grade 9s, three Grade 8s and seven Grade 7s, added: “Very happy to have achieved Pupils at Kingsdale Foundation School in West Dulwich are celebrating an “excellent” set of GCSE results, after a number these results at Kingsdale. It means a lot to know my hard work paid off.” of “exceptional” individual achievements.
Charlotte was awarded two Grade 9s, four Grade 8s and two Grade 7s, adding: “Today was just the beginning of my future and I couldn’t have done it without the support from family, friends and amazing teachers who have helped me along my journey.”
Rosa achieved six Grade 9s, four Grade 8s and 1 Grade 7 and said: “I’m so happy and proud of my results! “I’m really grateful to my teachers for allowing me to do well in my chosen subjects so that I feel confident taking them for A Level.”
Holly, who achieved six Grade 9s, four Grade 8s and one Grade 7, said: Thank you so much to all the amazing teachers at Kingsdale that helped me reach my full potential and push me to achieve my best.”
Reuben, who was awarded two Grade 9s, five Grade 8s and three Grade 7s, said: “Whilst I am extremely happy about how I did in my best subjects, i.e. History and Music, I’d say my biggest achievement is getting two 7s and an 8 in Science from almost failing all of them by the end of Year 10. Hard work does pay off.”
Ethan achieved ten Grade 9s and one Grade 8 and said: “I am extremely proud of the results I achieved here at Kingsdale and am ecstatic to find out my hard work and effort paid off! “Thank you to all the teachers and everyone who has supported me during my time here!”
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Sacred Heart
Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich Students at Harris Boys’ Academy East Dulwich were joined by a proud principal and local MP Ellie Reeves as they opened their GCSE results this morning. The school’s principal said he was “delighted” by the students’ performance, with 79 per cent achieving a Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, and 57 per cent achieving a Grade 5 or above in both
The Charter North School Dulwich A number of students at The Charter School North Dulwich achieved clean sweeps of top 8 and 9 Grades on what was called a “remarkable” results day for the school. A number of students were awarded eight or more Grade 9s, including Penelope Gillies, Stanley Bignold, Tobias Baranowski-Bishop, Kester Fennell, Maya Marshall, Gabriel Ross, Kate Shum, Luke Ross, Boadicea Blackie and Hal Berrington. There are two sets of triplets in this year’s cohort, all six of whom “achieved highly” and are moving on to their future choices.
A Catholic school in Camberwell is rejoicing after students celebrated a strong set of GCSE results. Sacred Heart School on Camberwell New Road said 87 per cent of pupils achieved five GCSEs including a standard pass in both English and Maths. The school’s two top-performing students were Lojayn, who achieved nine Grade 9s, and Cherish, who achieved eight Grade 9s.
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St Thomas the Apostle Year 11 pupils at St Thomas the Apostle School in Peckham are celebrating a year of “outstanding GCSE and vocational results”. 91% of all exams at the school were awarded at least a passing Grade 4, while almost half of all grades were between Grades 7 and 9. The school said Religious Education, a “cornerstone” of the curriculum, achieved outstanding results, with 69% of students achieving at least a Grade 7, equivalent to an A.
A student from Harris Academy in Peckham is celebrating a near-perfect score in his Maths and Further Maths GCSE – achieving one of the best results in the country. Year 11 student Michael achieved a Grade 9 in both Maths and Further Maths this morning, scoring 96 per cent.
Aaron achieved a clean sweep of top 8 and 9 Grades, with 9s in nine subjects, including Maths and Further Maths. He said he was exceptionally proud of his results, adding: “I couldn’t have asked for better grades. It took a lot of work, revision, determination and dedication. “Teachers gave me significant help – not just in Year 11 but from the start of Year 7.”
The Charter School Bermondsey Students at Charter School Bermondsey are celebrating a ‘record’ set of GCSE results, with the school achieving some of its strongest outcomes in its history. This year, 65 per cent of students achieved a Grade 4 or above in both English and Maths, while 44 per cent achieved a Grade 5 or above in both subjects – an increase of more than a third on previous years. Among the top-performing students was Head Girl Emily Ngo, who achieved seven Grade 8s.
Reuben, who joined the school from Hatcham Temple Grove in New Cross in Year 7, was awarded a clean sweep of Grade 9s across 12 subjects. Reflecting on his results, he credited his top grades with “buying in to the school and just working hard”. Reuben said: “If I was to offer advice to younger students I would tell them that consistency is everything, and a little bit every day across five years is what has the biggest impact!”
18 NEWS By Harrison Galliven Local Democracy Reporter A VISUALLY impaired man has said the vandalism of a memorial tree dedicated to his beloved former guide dog felt like “someone destroying a grave of a family member”.
Paul Harman, 73, planted the sapling at Norbury Park, Croydon, in memory of his former guide dog, Star, a Labradorretriever cross who he said “gave him his life back”. Croydon Council has now committed to replacing the tree, with the Mayor insisting “this is not how the vast majority behave in Croydon”. Paul discovered the felled tree during one of his regular walks around Norbury Park last Sunday. “To find it like that just broke my heart,” he told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS). “I know the person who did it wouldn’t have known what the tree represented to me. It is just pure and utter vandalism,” he said, but added: “I don’t know what the police can do. It has also upset a lot of people, because they knew it was Star’s tree.” On X, local councillor Appu Srinivasan described the incident as “absolutely heartbreaking and completely unacceptable. “There is simply no justification for vandalising something that was planted for the enjoyment of our whole community,” he added. This is not the first incident of vandalism at Norbury Park. Last summer, the LDRS revealed Elly Bakerhow AM vandals tore up park’s cricket pitch, in what one resident described as “a proper demolition job”. Lisa Patient, Treasurer of Friends of Norbury Park, also spoke to the LDRS following the recent incident. “As a good friend of Paul I am so saddened that someone would deliberately destroy this tree,” she said. “It was a beautiful cherry tree and made a lovely focal point in the park.” Paul purchased the sapling nearly three years ago through the Trees for Streets scheme and dedicated it to Star, scattering her ashes around the tree. “I know it sounds silly but when it blossomed in the spring, to me it was Star saying ‘I’m alright’,” he told the LDRS. Paul has also taken extra efforts to ensure the tree survived the recent hot weather, watering it every day during his walks with his current guide dog, York. Following the incident, Croydon’s Executive Mayor Jason Perry said: “I was angry and deeply saddened to hear that this cherry tree had been deliberately vandalised. Knowing that Paul planted it in memory of his guide dog, Star, makes this senseless act particularly cruel. “This is not how the vast majority
By Cameron Blackshaw Local Democracy Reporter ASBESTOS AND a sink hole have been found in a Bromley library that is likely to be closed for years, Bromley Council has revealed.
The South London authority closed Shortlands Library at 110 Shortlands Road in January for safety reasons after cracks were found in one of the library’s rear walls. The library has since operated from a temporary location inside St Mary’s Church in Kingswood Road. The council has now announced the results of its investigation into the cracks which it says were caused by trees in front of the library causing subsidence.
‘ROOTED IN LOVE’ Vandals destroy blind man’s memorial tree to faithful guide dog Star Star’s vandalised tree in Norbury Park Credit: Friends of Norbury Park
Paul Harman and his former Lab-Retriever cross guide dog Star Credit: Paul Harman
behave in Croydon, and I know the whole community will share my disgust at what has happened.” Croydon Council has committed to replacing Star’s tree during the next planting season and will work with Paul and the Friend’s group.
Star developed cancer before her sixth birthday and passed away following an unsuccessful bout of chemotherapy. Paul described Star as an especially friendly dog, but always professional when her work required it. “At night Star not only got on the bed,
A Bromley Council spokesperson said: “The two large trees at the front are causing subsidence at the property. This is causing cracking in the walls, including where there is asbestos present, and a sink hole in the floor. “Because the trees are so large they will need to be taken down in stages to avoid damage to nearby properties, and seasonally (outside of nesting season). Therefore, it will take some time to remove them, and we wouldn’t be able to start until this autumn. “Only once the trees are fully removed could we start to repair and refurbish the property. The implications of this are that the current library building will
be unavailable for many months if not years.” Following the completion of its investigation, the council will decant the Shortlands Library site. It will conduct an air test and if no asbestos particles are found, books, equipment and other materials will be removed so they can be retained and reused elsewhere. The temporary library at St Mary’s will also be improved and a better library space at the church will be created Bromley Council is considering all long-term options for Shortlands Library, including exploring other potential locations for a library in Shortlands.
she would get in the bed and pull the covers over herself,” Paul recalled. “All dogs’ personalities are different. “They are trained to be disobedient though, if I tried to cross a road and a car was coming she wouldn’t move. When their harness goes on they know they are
working. I put my total trust in them.” As a retiree, Paul now volunteers for the Guide Dogs charity. He said this was important to him as the organisation receives no core government funding, while training a guide dog over two years can cost up to £102,000.
Asbestos and sink hole found in Bromley’s Shortlands library
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‘ICONIC’ LANDMARK COULD BE REPLACED
Images released after teenage boy robbed
Proposed replacement advertising structure on Wandsworth Roundabout. Credit: Wildstone Estates Ltd/Tate + Co,
By Charlotte Lillywhite
Local Democracy Reporter AN “ICONIC” South London landmark above an underpass which featured in Stanley Kubrick’s A Clockwork Orange could be replaced.
The big circular advertising structure at the centre of Wandsworth Roundabout has become a local landmark since its installation in 1995, but it could be replaced with a timber tree-inspired structure under plans submitted to Wandsworth Council. The new roughly 25-metre-tall structure would have four advertising boards, like the original, which would be slightly bigger. Advertising specialists Wildstone Estates put forward the plans in a bid to increase revenue generation at the site, after acquiring the structure last year under a long lease with Transport for London (TfL). The firm designed the proposals with architects Tate + Co. But residents have criticised the plans across 86 objections so far on the council’s website, claiming the new structure would be an “eyesore” and waste taxpayers’ money. One resident wrote: “It’s extremely ugly and unneeded in the area. Another eyesore in Wandsworth for no good reason. What a waste of money.”
How to keep London watered? By Niki Hinman Local Democracy Reporter DROUGHT CONDITIONS have prompted Thames Water to pump groundwater from West Berkshire into the River Thames to keep water supplies up in London.
The West Berkshire Groundwater Scheme (WBGWS) is a groundwater pumping scheme owned and operated by the Environment Agency in response to drought conditions. It was commissioned in the 1970s as a drought augmentation scheme for Thames Water. Its primary use is to add groundwater into the River Thames via some of its tributaries during periods of drought. This water is then abstracted by Thames Water further downstream in the lower River Thames to become part of the public water supply for London. The scheme consists of 32 pumping stations (licensed abstraction boreholes) connected to 10 outfalls through 87km of pipeline across West Berkshire. The boreholes are grouped into seven wellfields (Lambourn, Shefford, Winterbourne, Upper Pang, Lower Pang, Enborne and Loddon) abstracting groundwater from the Chalk and Upper Greensand aquifers. During drought, Thames Water can request the Environment Agency to operate the scheme as part of its Drought Plan. The system was built following severe droughts in 1943 and 1944, the Metropolitan Water Board investigated ways to meet London’s demand for water.
Another said: “I strongly object to the new structure. The current one is iconic, it has been perfectly and recently improved with the dark paint. It is clean and simple. The new design is garish, will not age well design or materials wise, and also a complete waste of money.” A third commented: “In my view, this structure will be an unnecessary eyesore and represents money that could be much better spent on improvements that genuinely benefit local residents.” An underpass beneath the roundabout was featured at the start of Kubrick’s 1971 film A Clockwork Orange. Planning documents said: “The redesign of Wandsworth Roundabout is an opportunity to rethink a vital layer of London’s advertising infrastructure, and redefine how such structures can enrich their surroundings. “The proposals seek to reuse the existing foundations, with there being no significant increase in scale and the screen sizes remaining as existing.” The documents added: “The proposals present the opportunity to refresh the site with a high-quality creative design that reflects the iconic location and showcases new investment in the area.” Wildstone and Tate + Co have been contacted for comment. The council will decide on the plans in due course.
By Alex Orr THE BRITISH Transport Police (BTP) has released CCTV images after a teenage boy was robbed on a train in South London.
At around 5:30pm on Friday, July 22, a group of boys approached a teenager sat by himself on a train between Beckenham Junction and Shortlands. According to the police, the group took his phone, ripping his jacket in the struggle, before leaving the train at Shortlands railway station. Detectives said they would like to speak to the boys pictured, as they believe they may have information that could help their investigation. Anyone who recognises them contact British Transport Police by texting 61
Smelly water leaks all summer long in Croydon By Harrison Galliven Local Democracy Reporter WATER LEAKS have flowed onto pavements and roads in South Croydon “all summer”, with residents saying some trails have become slimy and smelly, forcing pedestrians into the road to avoid them.
Residents told the Local Democracy Reporting Service (LDRS) they were frustrated by the lack of repairs and raised concerns about the risk of slipping on the leaks, while Thames Water insists there are “no concerns around hygiene, environmental or public safety”. The ongoing leaks have also raised concerns about Thames Water’s handling of repairs and communication, with some residents saying they have received little information about when the problems will be resolved. In Croham Road, resident Jack told the LDRS a leak had been running onto the pavement outside his home “all summer”, with no communication from Thames Water. He said the same leak had occurred three times over the past year. “I can’t open my window any more because of the smell,” Jack said, describing the current state of the leak. “Bluebottle flies have started coming in through the windows above.” Next door, Jackie Harper said she had also received no communication about the problem, despite the leak becoming increasingly unsightly. “The leak is covered with slime and moss now,” she said, gesturing to the green-tinged trails
on the pavement outside her property. “There are no signs or barriers warning people about the leak,” she told the LDRS. The lack of signage stood in stark contrast to the fencing and notices around large-scale UK Power Networks roadworks, which had forced the closure of Croham Road just behind the pavement leaks. “You see a couple of Thames Water vans coming along and think they are going to do something about it, but they don’t,” Jackie added. Thames Water said the leak in Croham Road appeared to be connected to neighbouring 1–11 Muggeridge Close, a block of low-rise flats. A resident at the flats told the LDRS they had also received no communication from the water company and said the leak had been bubbling up outside the property for months. Thames Water said an engineer would investigate the leak soon, adding: “Once investigated, we’ll start planning how to repair it.” The leaks were not confined to Croham Road, with a resident in Aberdeen Road saying a leak outside his home had persisted for months and had begun to attract flies. He said the pavement had also become slippery, forcing some pedestrians to walk in the road to avoid it. “I get fed up with Thames Water, I have told them about this several times,” he said. “I told them if someone slips on it will be their fault.” The resident said this was not the first time Thames Water had attended
Leak on Aberdeen Road, and local resident Jackie Harper Credit: Harrison Galliven the leak, claiming the company had previously visited in June. “Nothing has been done,” he said. “It is annoying because they say you can’t use a hosepipe, while the water from the leak keeps pumping out of the ground.” The resident said Thames Water had told him the leak would be repaired in September, although he added: “I can only hope.” He said that if he was charged for the wasted water, he would bring a case against the company. Thames Water said it had investigated the leak in Aberdeen Road and was planning a repair. “We just need to work with the local authority on this, which adds time to the planning phase,” a spokesperson told the LDRS. “Once we’ve scheduled the repair, we’ll send a team to fix the leak.” The LDRS reported in March how a resident on nearby Normanton Road said a persistent leak had left water “running like a river” down her road for more than three months, causing
property damage and increasing her monthly bills. However, Thames Water said residents would not be charged for the leaks and insisted there were “no concerns around hygiene, environmental or public safety”. It said repairs were prioritised according to the size, complexity and location of each leak, as well as whether customers’ water supplies were being affected. The company said some leaks could take longer to repair, particularly during busy periods, and acknowledged residents could be frustrated by seeing visible leaks while being asked to save water. Thames Water said it was fixing more than 1,000 leaks a week – 20 per cent above normal – with 18 per cent more frontline leakage staff deployed than last year. It said prolonged dry weather, record demand and exceptionally dry ground conditions were increasing the risk of leaks and bursts, while leakage remained 15.1 per cent below its 2019/20 baseline.
A Safe, Fun, and Nourishing Summer in Lambeth Looking for ways to keep your children active, and engaged this summer?
Dedicated places and specialist provision are available for children with SEND.
Lambeth’s Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is back, offering free activities for 4–16 year olds who live or go to school in Lambeth and receive benefits-related free school meals. The programme runs from 20 July to 28 August.
Activities take place across Lambeth in local schools, community centres, adventure playgrounds and parks, so there will be something happening near you all summer.
Children can enjoy a range of activities including sports, arts, music, drama and outdoor play, with a free healthy meal provided at every session. HAF supports children to build confidence, develop skills, make friends, and enjoy their holidays in a safe, inclusive environment.
What to do next • Check activities in your area • Book early – spaces fill up quickly • Plan your summer with ease To find out more and book visit our website or scan the QR code below. www.lambeth.gov.uk/haf
What to expect • Fun, high-quality activities led by trusted local providers • Free, nutritious meals • Safe and inclusive settings • Specialist provision and support for children with SEND • Opportunities to build skills, friendships, and confidence
Let’s make this a happy, healthy summer for children and young people in Lambeth.
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what’s on
THE REAL and the imaginary overlap in Shireen Shaikh’s debut play, offers insight into mental health struggles in a society where work can take over our lives and social media can distort reality. It raises questions about who we are when not performing for online platforms or for the validation of our employers – the versions of ourselves that we may or may not fully be in control of, writes Eugenia Sestini.
A middle-aged man losing his grip on reality and a teen influencer are at the heart of this show which explores appearances, human disconnection and pathological denial. Victor is a traveling salesman in his fifties who is hopelessly devoted to his company, Tools R Us. He loves being on the road – the freedom to disconnect from his life as a husband and a father in service to his career. This hyper-independence leads to the breakdown of his marriage, which is why Victor finds himself, from the very opening scene, talking to a mannequin dressed as his wife. On his silver wedding anniversary, Victor (Kit Smith) is taking this dummy on a special trip. But as he starts making conversation with the mannequin and ordering room service, he begins to experience hallucinations – the voice of his ex-wife won’t leave him alone until he confronts the real reasons for the death of their relationship. “You weren’t there for us,” she tells him. At the same time, we meet Malika (Christie Fewry), a peppy social media influencer who is experiencing a different kind of haunting – an obsessive exboyfriend, who once undermined her confidence and mental health, now seems to pop up both on her phone and in her mind. Having helped her with her social media presence, he now expects her to be forever in his debt. “Fake it till you make it” gets thrown around a couple of times, and Malika, a brand ambassador for a make-up remover, is told that “Everyone has flaws, that’s why girls wear make-
Poetry In Motion
‘WORKING PEOPLE relax on the balcony of a disreputable pub near the docks of Rotherhithe’ reads the caption next to James McNeill Whistler’s 1864 painting ‘Wapping’, from a series of Thames scenes on display in Tate Britain’s ambitious and comprehensive new Whistler exhibition, writes Ed Gray.
Distorted realities collide in new play
up”. At the heart of this play focusing on appearance versus reality, we also find a layer of institutional misogyny. This ninety-minute drama directed by Julia Stubbs leaves the audience with questions around how a capitalist society can better protect the vulnerable. Malika relies on her steady friend Sophia (Leila McCalla) instead of reporting her abusive ex to the police. Victor keeps asking the universe for a clean break, but he refuses to pay child support or come to terms
with his child’s sexual identity. In a world where the rules don’t apply equally in terms of gender, both Malika and Victor’s wife find themselves at the mercy of men who fail to respect them. Both Malika’s and Victor’s significant others remain nameless throughout the play. The black box performance theatre offers an intimate and flexible space for the parallel stories to unfold with a minimalist set design. Kate RussellSmith plays both Victor’s ex-wife as well
as other minor characters, showing incredible versatility and undeniable stage presence. Kit Smith shines as Victor as Bryan Seisay makes his theatre debut as Malika’s ex, and Fewry’s fiery performance really captivates the audience.
A painter and his beautiful model are shown in conversation with a sailor at The Angel pub in Rotherhithe. Worlds collide in this depiction of modern city life - its painted surface simultaneously cut into with a palette knife and smoothed over with softer brushwork. Bohemian, muse, and seadog, outcasts on the margins, anchored in a riverside pub, with no moral compass offering safe passage for the painting’s bourgeoisie audience. No wonder then, that Victorian art critic John Ruskin accused Whistler of ‘flinging a pot of paint in the public’s face’. According to poet and friend of Whistler, Charles Baudelaire, ‘modern art should capture the thousands of floating existences that drift through the underworld of a great city.’ You can still find a disreputable pub or two in Rotherhithe, but the adage rings true once the artists move in, change is afoot. Whistler’s riverside haunts have largely been erased since he painted them, but traces remain. I’ve whiled away peaceful afternoons on Whistler’s balcony at
The Angel - gazing at the river, trying to imagine it rammed with boats drifting amidst the filth and stink of an industrial working city. Whistler is so much more than the painter who famously arranged his mourning mother on canvas in sparsely muted tones - Arrangement in Grey and Black No. 1 is on loan here from Musée d’Orsay - and then fought a lawsuit against Ruskin to save his reputation. He was quintessentially an international painter - born in Massachusetts, raised in Russia, painting throughout Europe consistently outward looking to the art and culture of Europe and Japan, often working alongside fellow female artists. Moreover, he was a man obsessed with what paint can do, its musicality, and the poetry of sight. It eventually drove him to bankruptcy, but he always kept the paint flowing - his mantra was ‘no day without a line’. This is the first Whistler show for 30 years and Tate Britain and lead curator Dr Carol Jacobi have scoured far and wide to bring together an all-encompassing,
vivid presentation of the artist and the man. Working across a broad range of media, whether painting, pastel, dry point etching, painted furniture, and sketchbooks - cleverly digitised so that visitors can flick through - in a variety of scales from large portraiture where paint drips, blurs, and dissolves into incompleteness, to exquisite tiny landscapes. The curators have even decorated the walls with his butterfly logo, adjusted by Whistler after his lawsuit to incorporate a sting in its tail. There is much beauty here, but it is the riverside scenes of Southwark that I return to. Blurred misty light falling over a turpentine-soaked river, warehouses transformed into cathedrals, lone silhouetted river dwellers absorbed in their lot. Nocturnes, in Whistler’s own words, ‘when the evening mist clothes the river in poetry.’
Brockley Jack Studio Theatre until August 29th. Booking and full details: www.brockleyjack.co.uk
Tate Britain until September 27th. Booking and full details: https://www.tate.org.uk/whats-on/ tate-britain/whistler
Summer Gathering: Volume 2
FOR THE next two weeks, there is a group show at Gallery White Box that includes regular exhibiting artists and some new faces in an exhibition of works selected to ‘bring joy, reflection, or good memories of time and space,’ writes Michael Holland.
Most of the six artists are local; Louise Sheridan is a founder member of the Bermondsey Artists’ Group, while Richard Lawrence was one of the first artists to start regenerating a Deptford that was falling behind the rest of London. And anyone with their eyes open will know that those areas now have a flourishing creative community and are full of street art. All of the artists bring their individual creativity and energy to the Summer Gathering. Richard Lawrence brings a lioness to life in wood, while his prints hint at the worldwide problems of those animals facing extinction: polar bears through man-made climate change, and forest dwellers losing their habitats to the tree-felling chainsaw. Lawrence wants his art to change things. He does, however, pay homage to the thriving urban fox in his Deptford Foxes piece. Sheridan shows the flow of the Thames, often above the flight of a bird, and sometimes with the sunset bringing the magic of London to fiery life. Even her stormy weather artworks make you want to be up there with the birds. Aleksandra Niemczyk’s artwork stands out enough to make you stop to wonder at it, while you decide where you are going to hang it. Katie Mawson takes the cloth from old, old books and lovingly repurposes it to framed art. There is a similarity to Niemczyk’s pieces in the show, but Mawson’s appear more fragile. More in need of being TLC’d and stroked. Summer Gathering has something for everyone, and you never know which of the artists will be hosting and willing to chat on the day you visit. Gallery White Box, 5 Hare and Billet Road, Blackheath, SE3 ORB 21 August - 6 September, Friday Sunday, 10 - 5pm
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LICENSING ACT 2003 APPLICATION FOR GRANT OF PREMISES LICENCE Wedding House Patisserie Limited has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth for the grant of a premises licence, in respect of the following premises: Wedding House, 1A-2A Victoria House, South Lambeth Road, London, SW8 1QX which would authorise the following licensable activities: Sale of alcohol (on and off licence) From Monday to Sunday from 10:00am to 22:00 The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd floor Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, or via the licensing authority’s website, at www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing.
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Notice of application for a Premises Licence. Notice is hereby given that MN WINE LTD has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at 124 Taybridge Road, London SW11 5PZ for the sale by retail of alcohol for consumption OFF the premises only, Monday to Sunday from 09:00 to 21:00.
LICENSING ACT 2003 NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR A PREMISES LICENCE Name of applicant SPICE WISE LTD Postal address of premises 6 St Dunstans Hill, Cheam,SM1 2UE Application Details: The application seeks a new premises licence to authorise the 4--4*"$ 3-"),$.2!-,32)+" "+",. The sale of alcohol (on the premises) &$12 3+435(&%.12 3 3+43 %"12 3 2$13 2+&%12 3 3+43#"1$" (+32$13+(,3 '%4 "."4$34 3-2+,3$" (+3%, %,.(#,$+. %"12 32$13 2+&%12 3 3+43#"1$" (+ &--31,+2"-.34 3+(,32''-")2+"4$3)2$3!,3 "$.',)+,134$3+(,3-"),$."$ 3%, ".+,% 34$-"$,3 at *** .&++4$ 4 & or in person at the 211%,..3 " ,$3!,-4* Deadline for representations 21.09.26 $ '&$ $ ( !& '" &$ !$!' '" $( $' &$ $ '& $' &$ $( $ " $' &$ " '"( $ !$ " & $'($' &$ ' ( "' Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Authority by post: Licensing Team, London Borough of Sutton, " " $ &! $ '$)" ( !$ $ ''( $ SM1 1EA34%3! 3,#2"- -"),$."$ .&++4$ 4 &
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Notice is hereby given that Fajr Innovations Ltd has applied to Wandsworth Council for a new premises licence at The Shawarma Club, 210 Balham High Road, London, SW12 9BS for late night refreshments from 11pm to 2am. Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 11th September 2026 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden,Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
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Application Details: The application seeks the grant of a new premises licence to authorise: The sale by retail of alcohol (for consumption ON the premises) and the provision of recorded music (Indoors) Monday to Sunday 11:00 - 00:00 The provision of live music (Indoors) Friday and Saturday 19:00 - 00:00 Late Night Refreshment: Monday to Sunday 23:00 00:00
It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for that offence shall not exceed level 5 on the standard scale (£5,000).
DAVID STAFFORD HAINES Deceased Pursuant to the Trustee Act 1925 anyone with a claim against or an interest in the Estate of the deceased, late of 31 Datchet Road, Catford, London, SE6 4BX, who died on 30/06/2025, must send written details to the address below by 29/10/2026, after which the Estate will be distributed with regard only to claims and interests notified. Judge & Priestley LLP, Justin House, 6 West Street, Bromley, BR1 1JN. Ref: SULT003/0001
It is an offence, under section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003, to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in or in connection with an application, punishable upon conviction by an unlimited fine.
Name of applicant: Rose Persian Cuisine Ltd Postal address of premises: 41 Tolworth Broadway, Tolworth, KT6 7DJ
Representations must be made in writing, either by post to the above address, or by email to licensing@lambeth.gov.uk and must be received no later than 10/09/2026
Licensing Act 2003 Kimchi & Tofu, Unit 1, River Mill One, Lewisham Gateway, SE13 5FL Notice is hereby given that KIMCHI & TOFU LTD has applied to London Borough of Lewisham for a premises licence as follows: 1) Opening hours 10:00 to 00:00 Monday to Sunday. 2) On and off sales of alcohol 10:00 to 23:30 Monday to Sunday. 3) Late night refreshment 23:00 to 00:00 Monday to Sunday. Full details of the council website are at: https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/ business/licences-and-street-trading/ licences-issued-by-the-licensing-team/ alcohol-and-entertainment-licences/ licensing---guidance-on-making-arepresentation. The application may be viewed at Lewisham Council, Safer Communities Service, Licensing Authority, 4th Floor Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, SE6 4RU by appointment between Monday to Friday (except on public holidays) and between 09.00 to 16.00. Tel: 0208 314 6536 or email: licensing@lewisham. gov.uk. Any person wishing to submit relevant representations to this application must give notice in writing to the address shown above by 15th September 2026. It is an offence liable on conviction to an unlimited fine under Section 158 of the Licensing Act 2003 to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with this application. Application submitted by Licensing Matters Ltd 01282 500322
The record of this application may be inspected Monday to Friday (except Bank Holidays) by prior appointment at the offices of Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX between the hours of 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. Information on all new and variation applications received by the Licensing Authority can be viewed on the Council’s website www.wandsworth.gov.uk
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Section 17 Licensing Act 2003 Licensing Act 2003 Application for a new Premises Licence Notice is hereby given that ACTV Six Ltd has applied to the London Borough of Lambeth on 19/08/2026 for a new premises licence for Arches 61 and 62 Albert Embankment, Vauxhall, SE1 7TP. The proposed application is to permit the provision of Plays, Films, Indoor Sporting Events, Recorded Music, Live Music, Performance of Dance and anything Similar and Sale by Retail of Alcohol Monday to Thursday 10:00 to 23:30, Friday and Saturday 10:00 to 00:00 and Sunday 12:00 to 22:30 and Late Night Refreshment Monday to Thursday 23:00 to 23:30 and Friday and Saturday 23:00 to 00:00 on such conditions and such other times as set out in the application. The record of this application may be inspected during normal office hours by an appointment at the Licensing Section, London Borough of Lambeth, 3rd Floor Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1EG, or via the licensing authority’s website, at www. lambeth.gov.uk/licensing A responsible authority or any other person may make representation to the licensing authority in respect of this application. Representations must be made in writing, either by post to the above address, or by email to licensing@lambeth.gov.uk and must be received no later than 16/09/2026. It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with a licensing application, and the maximum fine for which a person is liable on summary conviction for that offence shall not exceed level 5 on the standard scale (£Unlimited). London Borough of Lambeth, Public Protection, 3 rd Floor Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG Tel: 020 7926 6108 Web: www.lambeth.gov.uk/licensing
Any person who wishes to make a representation in relation to this application must give notice in writing by 11 September 2026 stating the grounds for making said representation to: Wandsworth Licensing Authority, Regulatory Services Partnership (Serving Merton, Richmond and Wandsworth Councils) Merton Civic Centre, London Road, Morden, Surrey, SM4 5DX or by email: licensing@merton.gov.uk
Full details of the application can be inspected on the licensing register, online at www.kingston.gov.uk or in person at the address given below. Deadline for representations: 20 September 2026 Representations must be made in writing to the Licensing Authority by post: Licensing Team, Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames, Guildhall 2, High Street, Kingston upon Thames KT1 1EU or by email: licensing@kingston.gov.uk It is an offence to knowingly or recklessly make a false statement in connection with an application. The maximum penalty on conviction of such an offence is an unlimited fine.
LONDON BOROUGH OF LEWISHAM Haseltine Primary School The Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (School Streets) (No.*) Traffic Order 202* 4. Copies of the draft Order, plans and Statement of the Council’s 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Lewisham Borough Council Reasons for proposing to make the Orders may be obtained by propose to make the above-mentioned Order under Section 6 of emailing a request to trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk quoting and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, reference ‘PTO-1111’ or can be inspected during normal office hours as amended. on Mondays to Fridays at the office of Lewisham Strategic Transport, 2. The general effect is to:- (a) introduce a pedestrian and cycle 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU. zone restricting vehicle access in the vicinity of Haseltine Primary 5. Any objection or other representations relating to the proposed School comprising the roads or parts of roads listed in column (2) Order must be made in writing and all objections must specify the of the Schedule to this Notice, operating during the times specified grounds on which they are made and must be emailed to in column (3); (b) carry out legal drafting amendments to “The trafficorders@lewisham.gov.uk or posted to Strategic Transport, Lewisham (Prescribed Routes) (School Streets) (No.9) Traffic Order Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU, quoting reference 2022” so as to omit part 5 of Schedule 1 to the Order. “PTO-1111” to arrive not later than 21 days from the date of 3. The prohibition applies to all motor vehicles, except those publication of this notice. vehicles being used by persons who hold a valid permit, as specified 6. All written representations received concerning Traffic Management in columns (4) and (5) of the Schedule to this notice, and such other Orders are public documents that may be inspected by any person vehicles as are exempt under the provisions of the Order. on demand. SCHEDULE – PEDESTRIAN AND CYCLE ZONE School/Pedestrian Permit Affected Streets Hours of operation Permit eligibility and cycle zone identifier All residential properties located SS25 HASELTINE STANTON ROAD/BELL GREEN LANE – between Monday to Friday 8.30 a.m. to 9.30 a.m., between the common boundary PRIMARY SCHOOL a point 3 metres south-west of the southern kerb-line of Stanton Way and a point 12 metres 2.45 p.m. to 3.45 p.m. of Nos.11 and 13 Haseltine Road and its junction with Bell Green south-east of the southern kerb-line of Lane; Haseltine Primary School Haseltine Road; HASELTINE ROAD – between its junction with Bell Green Lane and a point 3 metres south-east of the common boundary of Nos. 11 and 13 Haseltine Road. Dated 28th August 2026. Zahur Khan, Director of Public Realm, Fifth Floor, Laurence House, 1 Catford Road, London SE6 4RU.
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LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH Notice Under The Town and Country Planning Acts NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council is considering applications as set out below under the following categories; FUL – Full Applications LB – Listed Building Written representations should be made within three weeks of the date of this advertisement to the Director of Planning, PO Box 80771, London, SW2 9QQ. Any comments made are open to inspection by the public and in the event of an appeal may be referred to the Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Confidential comments cannot be taken into account in determining an application. Application plans can be viewed online at www.lambeth.gov.uk/searchplanningapps – search using the reference number at the end of each application listing. 46 Acre Lane London Lambeth SW2 5SP Replacement of brick pavers with heritage clay brick pavers to match new concrete paving; replacement of existing timber sash windows on a like-for-like basis with laminated glass and repairs to existing box frames; masonry repairs to the stone cornice detail on the front elevation; replacement of existing roof coverings and flat roof sections. Internal works comprising fire door renewals, provision of new main building entrance doors, MEP works throughout the buildings, internal remodelling including the provision of en-suite facilities, creation of a new principal entrance to the scheme via the car park, relocation of the existing reception area to the proposed entrance and creation of a new communal area, and provision of a new communal kitchen in place of existing bathing facilities. External works to include the formalisation and reconfiguration of existing parking arrangements together with associated hard and soft landscaping works.
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – TRELAWN ROAD
TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – RODENHURST ROAD
1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable water main replacement works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily: (a) prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding, or waiting, including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading in the length of Trelawn Road which lies between its junctions with Effra Road and Morval Road; (b) suspend the one-way traffic system in the length of Trelawn Road that lies between its junctions with Effra Road and Morval Road. 2. The alternative route for affected vehicles would be available via Morval Road, Barnwell Road, Dalberg Road, Mervan Road and Effra Road.
(Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01443/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/01442/FUL)
3. The Order would come into force on 14 September 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 3 months, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 6 weeks to complete.
Reconsultation - alteration to proposal description 26/01443/LB
Dated 28 August 2026
Land To The Rear Of 44-48 Clapham High Street And 4 Edgeley Road London SW4 7UR Demolition of existing structures and erection of a part one/part two storey dwellinghouse with landscaping, cycle and refuse storage and associated works, together with a new lightwell and lower ground floor window to Flat 1, 4 Edgeley Road. 26/02138/FUL 8 Whittlesey Street London SE1 8SZ Erection of a single-storey ground-floor rear extension; partial removal of the rear infill wall and internal wall; removal and reconstruction of the existing single-storey pitched roof with installation of rooflights; alterations to doors and windows; and associated internal, external and drainage works to the Grade II listed building. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/02091/LB, but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02090/FUL) 26/02091/LB 44A Portland Grove London SW8 1JG Erection of a single storey ground rear/side extension, and alterations to existing rear single storey rear mono-pitched extension. 26/02135/FUL 94 Trinity Rise London SW2 2QS Erection of a single-storey side infill extension incorporating three rooflights, together with the erection of two rear dormer windows to the main roof, the installation of two rooflights in the front roof slope, and associated works. 26/02159/FUL 87 Cricklade Avenue London Lambeth SW2 3HE Erection of a single storey rear extension. 26/02193/FUL 24 Atherfold Road London SW9 Alteration to fenestration involving the replacement of existing ground floor rear door with a window. Enlargement of existing window and replacement of existing window with a door Flat A - Retrospective. 26/02128/FUL 215 Streatham High Road London SW16 6EN Extension and infill of the existing rear lightwell/courtyard area to connect the existing rear commercial structure with the principal building, creating continuous retail floorspace at basement and ground floor levels. 26/02306/FUL 206A Brixton Road London SW9 6AP Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to internal alterations to the ground floor communal lobby, including reinstatement of a door opening, removal of modern partitions, closure of part of the rear corridor, and associated works. 26/02287/LB Beaufoy Institute 39 Black Prince Road London SE11 6JJ Application for Listed Building Consent in relation to alteration to the design of the arched glazed double doors between the entrance hall and Main Assembly Hall approved under Listed Building Consent 25/01021/LB, comprising the addition of solid timber panels to the lower sections of the doors. 26/02339/LB 76 Upper Ground London SE1 9PZ Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of 4x new soffit panels with integrated louvres at the underside of the existing external soffit at ground floor, north elevation (Full Planning Permission ref: 26/02179/FUL application received). 26/02153/LB 23 Lansdowne Gardens London SW8 2EQ Application for Listed Building Consent for the installation of loft insulation, vacuum glazing windows, heat pump and replacement of synthetic slates with photovoltaic slates - Full Planning Permission ref: 26/02101/ FUL received. 26/02102/LB 70 Vassall Road London SW9 6HY Replacement of single glazed sash window with slimline double-glazed sash window in an upstairs bedroom at the rear of the house (west side). (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/01624/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02308/FUL). 26/01624/LB 85 Wiltshire Road London SW9 7NZ Demolition of the building and erection of a part 5/part 6-storey building to provide mixeduse development comprising 30 residential units (Use Class C3) and 131sqm Class E floorspace, together with the provision of disabled parking space, refuse and cycle storage, landscaping treatment. 26/01682/FUL 170 Rosendale Road London SE21 8LG Erection of a single storey side and rear extension at lower ground floor with a side window; conversion of the garage into habitable rooms with a front bay window and the replacement of the rear ground floor french doors including terrace alterations; together with provision of refuse/cycle storages, alterations to front boundary treatment and landscaping works. Extension and alterations to the existing garage structure to provide ancillary accommodation, including a single-storey rear extension, a rear mansard roof extension with two dormers and the installation of a side entrance door. 26/02042/FUL 4 The Pavement London SW4 0HY External alterations to the existing unit, including upgrade of plant equipment and installation of a new first floor window. 26/01866/FUL St Martin In The Fields High School 155 Tulse Hill London SW2 3UP Part change of use of existing building and associated internal alterations to provide secure accommodation for vulnerable young adults (5 Bedrooms), together with installation of external lift and other alterations to existing building to provide accessibility enhancements, including a ramp, and provision of cycle parking. Erection of buildings and structures to form a community farm. (Please note: The reference number for this Listed Building Consent application is 26/02002/LB but there is also an associated application for Full Planning Permission related to these works with reference number: 26/02001/FUL). 26/02002/LB Dated this Friday 28th August 2026 Yours sincerely
Rob Bristow Director - Planning and Sustainability Growth and Environment Directorate
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – LEIGHAM AVENUE AND CONIFER GARDENS 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable water main survey works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth has made an Order, the effect of which will be to temporarily: (a) prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in the length of Leigham Avenue which lies between its junction with Conifer Gardens and 30 metres south-west of that junction. (b) suspend the one-way traffic system in the length Leigham Avenue that lies between its junction with Woodleigh Gardens and outside No. 46 Leigham Avenue. (c) suspend the prohibition on vehicles entering Conifer Gardens at its junction with Gracefield Gardens 2. The alternative route for affected vehicles will be available via Woodleigh Gardens, Gracefield Gardens and Conifer Gardens. 3. The Order will come into force on 4 September 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works will take 1 day to complete. Dated 28 August 2026
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)
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1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable new gas main replacemnt works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intend to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily prohibit vehicles from waiting, including waiting for the purposes of loading or unloading a vehicle, in that length of Rodenhurst Road, the north-east side, between outside the common boundary of Nos. 20 and 22 Rodenhurst Road and its junction with Park Hill. 2. The Order would come into force on 21 September 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 3 months, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 2 weeks to complete. Dated 28 August 2026
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 16A TEMPORARY ROAD CLOSURES FOR SPECIAL EVENTS – PLAY STREET DAYS – ROMMANY ROAD 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that to enable local residents/ communities to hold special events (Play Street Days), the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order the effect of which would be to prohibit vehicles from entering and proceeding in that length of Rommany Road which lies between the southern boundary of No. 2 Rommany Road and the western boundary of No. 111 Rommany Road, on: (a) Sunday 13 September 2026, between 12pm and 3pm; and (b) Saturday 5 December 2026 between 3pm and 6pm. 2. The alternative route for traffic would be via Gipsy Road and St Gothard Road, and vice versa. Dated 28 August 2026
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 - SECTION 14 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC RESTRICTIONS – UPPER MARSH 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that, to enable bridge investigation works, the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth intends to make an Order, the effect of which would be to temporarily: (a) prohibit vehicles from entering or proceeding in the length of Upper Marsh which lies between its junction with Westminster Bridge Road and the south western boundary of the railway bridge; (b) suspend the one-way traffic system in the length Upper Marsh that lies between Beckett House and southwestern boundary of the railway bridge. 2. The alternative route for affected vehicles would be available via Royal Street, Centaur Road, Hercules Road, Kennington Road and Westminster Bridge Road. 3. The Order would come into force on 22 September 2026 and continue in force for a maximum duration of 1 month, to allow for contingencies, or until the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. In practice, it is anticipated that the works would take 1 night (01:00 a.m. to 03:00 a.m.) to complete. Dated 28 August 2026
Ben Stevens Highway Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)
LONDON BOROUGH OF LAMBETH
(NOTE: This notice is about continuing on a permanent basis the prohibition on motor vehicles during certain times of the day in certain lengths of streets that were introduced under an Experimental Traffic Management Order.) 1. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Council of the London Borough of Lambeth, on 24 August 2026 made the Lambeth (Moving Traffic Restrictions) (Amendment No. 17) Order 2026 under sections 6 and 124 of and Part IV of Schedule 9 to the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, as amended, so as to amend the Lambeth (Moving Traffic Restrictions) Order 2024 and continue in force indefinitely the provisions of the Lambeth (Prescribed Routes) (No. 1) Experimental Traffic Order 2025. 2. The general effect of the Order will be to: a. prohibit motor vehicles, except for LS26, LS41 or LS48 permit holders, from entering the lengths of roads specified in the schedules this Notice during certain times of the day; b. specify that: i. residents and employees of businesses and organisations located at premises within or accessible only from the lengths of roads specified in schedule 1 to this Notice, and disabled persons’ badge holders who have a bona fide reason to enter those lengths of roads, may, by application to the Council, apply for a LS26 permit; ii. residents and employees of businesses and organisations located at premises within or accessible only from the lengths of roads specified in schedule 2 to this Notice, and disabled persons’ badge holders who have a LS41 fide reason to enter those lengths of roads, may, by application to the Council, apply for a LS41 permit; iii. residents and employees of businesses and organisations located at premises within or accessible only from the lengths of roads specified in schedule 3 to this Notice, and disabled persons’ badge holders who have a bona fide reason to enter those lengths of roads, may, by application to the Council, apply for a LS48 permit; iv. the prohibition in the lengths of the streets listed in Schedule 1 to this notice will operate between the hours of 8.30 am to 9.15 am and 3.00 pm to 3.45 pm Monday to Friday; v. the prohibition in the lengths of the streets listed in Schedule 2 to this notice will operate between the hours of 8.00 am to 9.15 am and between 2.45 pm to 3.45 pm Monday to Friday; vi. the prohibition in the lengths of the streets listed in Schedule 3 to this notice will operate between the hours of 8.15 am to 9.15 am and 2.45 pm to 3.45 pm Monday to Friday; vii. any vehicle that is already in those roads or length of roads listed specified above before the pedestrian and cycle zone commences will be permitted to leave. 3. A copy of the Order, which will come into operation on 31 August 2026, of a map of the relevant area and of the relevant Order of 2024 (and of the Orders which have amended that Order) can be inspected at the offices of Lambeth Council’s Parking and Enforcement Group (Parking, Network Management & Fleet), 3rd Floor, Civic Centre, 6 Brixton Hill, London SW2 1EG, between 9.30 am and 4.30 pm on Mondays to Fridays inclusive (except on bank/public holidays). To arrange an inspection please email: Trafficorders@lambeth.gov.uk. 4. Copies of the Orders may be viewed online at: https://streets.appyway.com/lambeth or www.lambeth.gov.uk/traffic-management-orders. 5. Any person desiring to question the validity of the Orders or of any of their provisions on the grounds that they are not within the powers conferred by the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984, or that any requirement of that Act or of any instrument made under that Act has not been complied with, that person may, within 6 weeks from the date on which the Orders are made, apply for the purpose to the High Court. Dated 28 August 2026
Ben Stevens Highways Network Manager (The officer appointed for this purpose)
Schedule 1 Mount Ephraim Road, from the junction of Woodfield Avenue to the junction of De Mountfort Road; Woodfield Avenue, from the junction of Mount Ephraim Road and Woodfield Grove. Schedule 2 Clarence Avenue, between its junctions with King's Avenue and Rathmell Drive; Clarence Crecent, from the junction of Clarence Avenue and Fennings Road; Crescent Lane between the junction of Elms Crescent and Kings Avenue; Park Hill, between its junctions with West Road and Clarence Avenue; Rodenhurst Road, from the junction with Park Hill to the junction with Hambalt Road. Schedule 3 Atkins Road, between its junctions with Cavendish Road and Clarence Avenue, Thornton Road and Weir Road.
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Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE A24 GLA ROADS (HIGH STREET COLLIERS WOOD, TOOTING HIGH STREET, UPPER TOOTING ROAD, BALHAM HILL AND BALHAM HIGH ROAD, LONDON BOROUGHS OF MERTON AND WANDSWORTH) (TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF TRAFFIC, STOPPING AND BANNED TURNS) ORDER 2026 1. Transport for London having consulted with the London Borough of Wandsworth hereby gives notice that it intends to make the above named Traffic Order under section 14(1) of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984 for the purpose specified in paragraph 2. The effect of the Order is summarised in paragraph 3. 2. The purpose of the Order is to enable installation of permanent bus stops works to take place on the A24 High Street Colliers Wood, Tooting High Street and Upper Tooting Road. 3. The effects of the Order will be to prohibit any vehicle from: (1) entering or exiting Rinaldo Road at its junction with Balham High Road; (2) turning right onto Upper Tooting Road from Hebdon Road; (3) turning right into Hebdon Road from Upper Tooting Road; (4) turning right into Balham High Road from Ravenswood Road; (5) entering, exiting, stopping or proceeding on Aldis Street from its junction with Tooting High Street and a point17 metres southeast of the extended common boundary of Nos. 2 and 4 Aldis Street; (6) stopping on unnamed Road fronting Nos.40-56 Balham High Road between its junctions with Rinaldo Road and Caistor Road; (7) stopping in the Parking and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Only Bays on Rinaldo Road, Yukon Road and Alderbrook Road; (8) entering or exiting Yukon Road and Alderbrook Road at its junction with Balham Hill; (9) stopping in Loading and Unloading Bay opposite No.149 Balham Hill; (10) stopping in Loading, Unloading and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Only Bay on Walpole Road; (11) stopping in Loading and Unloading Bay opposite Nos.28-36 High Street Collier’s Wood; (12) stopping in Electric Vehicle Charging Bay opposite No.46 High Street Collier’s Wood; (13) turning right from Baltic Close onto High Street Collier’s Wood; (14) turning right into Valley Gardens from High Street Collier’s Wood; (15) turning right from Valley Gardens onto High Street Collier’s Wood; (16) stopping in the Parking and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Only Bay on Valley Gardens; (17) stopping in the Parking and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Only Bay outside Nos 2a-2b Briscoe Road; (18) stopping in Loading Unloading and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Only Bay on Valley Gardens; (19) entering, exiting, proceeding or stopping on Briscoe Road from its junction with High Street Collier’s Wood to a point 11 metres north-west of the extended south-eastern building line of No. 26 High Street Collier's Wood; (20) turning right from Walpole Road onto High Street Collier’s Wood; (21) stopping in the Loading and Unloading Only Bay outside No.268 Balham High Road; (22) stopping in Loading Unloading and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Only Bay outside No.2 Ritherdon Road; (23) stopping in Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Only Bay opposite No.2 Ritherdon Road; (24) stopping in Loading Unloading and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Only Bay outside No.238 Balham High Road; (25) stopping in Loading Unloading and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Only Bay adjacent to No.205 Balham High Road; (26) stopping on Balham High Road between its junctions with Ramsden Road and Elmfield Road; (27) entering priory road at its junction with Merton High Street/ High Street Collier’s Wood; (28) entering, exiting, proceeding or stopping on Balham Park Road between its junctions with Balham High Road and the extended south-western building line of No. 222 Balham High Road; (29) turning right from Lochinvar Estate onto Rinaldo Road; (30) stopping in Loading Unloading and Disabled Persons’ Vehicle Only Bay on Aldis Street side of No.174 Tooting High Street. The order will permit all vehicles to use the north-eastbound bus lane on Tooting High Street between its junctions with Aldis Street and Sellincourt Road. The Order will be effective at certain times from 12:00 AM on 7th September 2026 until 11:59 PM on 31st October 2027 or when the works have been completed whichever is the sooner. The prohibition will apply only during such times and to such extent as shall from time to time be indicated by traffic signs. 4. The prohibition will not apply in respect of: (1) any vehicle being used for the purposes of those works or for fire brigade, ambulance or police purposes; (2) anything done with the permission or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London. 5. At such times as the prohibitions are in force an alternative routes will be indicated by traffic signs: (for the closure of Balham Park Road) Balham High Road, Chestnut Grove and Boundaries Road to normal route of travel.(for the closure of Aldis Street) Tooting High Street, Sellincourt Road, Tooting High Street, Carlwell Street and Maybury Street to normal route of travel. (to access Balham High Road via Ravenswood Road) Balham High Road southbound, Balham Grove, Oldridge Road and Balham High Road to normal route of travel. (for the closure of Alderbrook Road) Balham Hill, Malwood Road and Alderbrook Road to normal route of travel. (for the closure of Priory Road) High Street Colliers Wood, Tooting High Street, Mitcham Road, London Road, Holborn Way, Western Road and Christchurch Road to normal route of travel.
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Dated this 28th day of August 2026 Gordon Sheppard Performance and Planning Manager Transport for London, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
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Transport for London Public Notice ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 THE A2 AND A102 GLA ROADS (ROCHESTER WAY RELIEF ROAD, EAST ROCHESTER WAY AND BLACKWALL TUNNEL SOUTHERN APPROACH, ROYAL BOROUGH OF GREENWICH AND LONDON BOROUGH OF BEXLEY) PRESCRIBED ROUTES TRAFFIC ORDER 2026 1. Transport for London hereby gives notice that on 24th August 2026 it made the above named Order, under section 6 and 7 of the Road Traffic Regulation Act 1984. The Order will come into force on 29th August 2026. 2. The general nature and effect of the Order, when traffic signs are indicating and for reasons of (amongst other things) maintenance or, repair works, road traffic accidents, vehicle breakdowns or spillages on the roads, would be to prohibit any vehicle from: (1) entering, exiting, proceeding or stop on the A2 East Rochester Way and Rochester Way Relief Road between the administrative boundary of the London Borough of Bexley with Kent County Council and its junction with Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach; (2) entering, exiting, proceeding or stop on the unnamed on-slip road and unnamed off-slip roads connecting A205 Westhorne Avenue to the north-westbound and south-east bound carriageways of Rochester Way Relief Road; (3) entering, exiting or proceeding in a northerly direction on the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach between its junctions Rochester Way Relief Road and the unnamed on-slip connecting Blackwall Lane with the northbound carriageway of Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach; (4) entering, exiting or proceeding in a southerly direction on the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach between its junctions with the unnamed off-slip connecting the southbound carriageway of Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach with Blackwall Lane and its junction with Rochester Way Relief Road; (5) entering, exiting or proceeding on the unnamed on-slip road connecting Blackwall Lane to the southbound carriageway of Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach; (6) stopping on the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach between its junctions with Rochester Way Relief Road and Blackwall Lane; (7) entering or proceeding on the Kidbrooke Park Road on and off-slip roads connecting Kidbrooke Park Road/Henley Cross with the A2 Rochester Way Relief Road; (8) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on and off-slip roads connecting Woolwich Road with the circulatory traffic system at the junctions of the unnamed on and off-slip roads, Horn Lane and Woolwich Road. (9) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on and off-slip roads connecting the circulatory traffic system at the junctions of Shooters Hill Road, Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach and Rochester Way Relief Road commonly known as Sun in the Sands Roundabout with the A102 Blackwall Tunnel Southern Approach and the A2 Rochester Way Relief Road; (10) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on and off-slip roads connecting the A2 Rochester Way Relief Road with Westhorne Avenue; (11) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on-slip road connecting the A2 Rochester Way Relief Road with Rochester Way; (12) entering or proceeding on the unnamed off slip roads connecting Riefield Road with the A2 East Rochester Way; (13) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on and off-slip roads connecting the East Rochester Way with Danson Road, Lodge Lane and Kestlake Road with the A2 East Rochester Way; (14) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on-slip road and off-slip road connecting with Upton Road and the eastbound carriageway of the A2 East Rochester Way; (15) entering or proceeding on Southwold Road between its junctions with the westbound carriageway of the A2 East Rochester Way and Bourne Road. Access will be maintained between Bourne Road and the vehicular entrance to the Holiday inn, Bexley; (16) entering or proceeding on the unnamed on and off-slip roads connecting the eastbound carriageway of the A2 East Rochester Way with Bourne Road; (17) stopping on the A2 eastbound carriageway outside Nos. 656 - 892 East Rochester Way; (18) stopping on the westbound carriageway of A2 East Rochester Way between its junction with Crown Woods Way to No.300 Westwood Lane. This Order will also permit all vehicles eastbound bus lane on A2 East Rochester Way between the on and off slips to Bourne Road. Works may be phased as such that not all restrictions may apply at any one time. 3. The road which would be affected by the Order are A20 Sidcup By-pass and A20 Sidcup Road. 4. The prohibitions referred to in article 2 above would not apply to: (a) any vehicle being used for police, fire brigade or ambulance purposes or any pedestrian engaged in such purposes; or (b) anything done with the permission of or at the direction of a police constable in uniform or a person authorised by Transport for London; (c) any vehicle or pedestrian engaged in works for the cleansing, maintenance, repair, improvement or reconstruction of the roads; (d) any vehicle engaged in the removal of any obstruction to traffic in the roads. 5. A copy of the Order, a map indicating the location and effect of the Order and copies of any Order revoked, suspended or varied by the Order can be inspected by visiting our website at https://haveyoursay.tfl.gov.uk/tro and selecting the relevant borough and reference the Traffic Order relates to or by appointment during normal office hours at our office at the address below. To arrange an appointment please email trafficordersection@tfl,gov.uk. Copies of the documents may be requested via email at trafficordersection@tfl,gov.uk, or by post at the following address quoting reference SNO/REGULATION/STOT/RC/TRO/GLA/2026/0056: • Transport for London Streets Traffic Order Team (NMR/REGULATION/STOT) Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road London, SE1 8NJ Please note due to hybrid working access to post is restricted and requests for documents may be delayed. 6. Any person wishing to question the validity of the Order or of any of its provisions on the grounds that they are not within the relevant powers conferred by the Act or that any requirement of the Act has not been complied with, that person may, within six weeks from the date on which the Order is made, make application for the purpose to the High Court. 7. At such times as the prohibitions are in force alternative routes will be indicated by traffic signs and are as follows: For closure between Blackwall Tunnel and Westhorne Avenue via Blackwall Lane, Bugsby’s Way, Achor and Hope Lane, Woolwich Road, Woolwich Church Street, John Wilson Street, Grand Depot Road, Woolwich Common, Academy Road, Well Hall Road, Westhorne Avenue or reverse and return to normal route of travel. Traffic at intermediate junctions will be diverted along the remaining open direction of travel to join diversion route. For closure between Westhorne Avenue and the London of Bexley boundary with Kent County Council via Westhorne Avenue, Sidcup Road, Sidcup By-pass, Swanley By-pass, M25, A2 Dartford Bypass or reverse to normal route of travel. Traffic at intermediate junctions will be diverted along the remaining open direction of travel to join diversion route. Dated this 28th day of August 2026 Gary Oliver Area Manager South – Asset Operations Transport for London, Palestra, 197 Blackfriars Road, London, SE1 8NJ
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SPORT 29 Nottinghamshire 184 & 306 beat Surrey 162 & 183 by 145 runs
By ECB Reporters Network SURREY WERE crushed by 145 runs as Olly Stone joined the great Harold Larwood in the pantheon of Nottinghamshire fast bowlers in their County Championship game at The Kia Oval.
Notts fast bowler matches 90-year-old feat
rising delivery that again caught a thin edge. Brett Hutton had Rory Burns athletically caught at second slip for sixteen off a sliced cut and Ben Foakes was bowled by Dillon Pennington for one to leave Surrey 45-4. Left-hander Mahipal Lomror soon
followed, again bowled by Pennington from around the wicket, and Stone returned for a nine-over spell in which he bounced out Josh Blake for fifteen, caught at square leg, before bowling Tom Lawes for one. Patterson-White’s left-arm spin had accounted for Jordan Clark, bowled for
Dulwich Hamlet boss vents fury By John Kelly
MARK DACEY was “furious” with the display as Dulwich Hamlet lost 1-0 to Wingate & Finchley in the Isthmian League Premier Division at Maurice Rebak Stadium at the weekend.
Anointed Chukwu scored the only goal of the game in the 65th minute. Dulwich have won their first two games at home this season but have lost both on the road. “I wouldn’t even go that far and I think you’ll see from my tone I am not happy,” Dacey responded when asked if it was a positive first half. “A lot of that will stay in-house and what we just spoke to the boys about. “But the be-all and end-all with football is you can do all this stuff about don’t be too high, don’t be too low sometimes it’s just going to catch you. And for me, it’s the manner in which we get beat. The Chatham defeat is on me, with the way that we went about things. I’m not taking a performance like that today. “I’ve said it to you countless times, if we’re going to do it, then we’re going to do it our way. When that happens, you can take getting beaten. “Not too much in the second half. We had some really good chances first half to have put ourselves, with probably not great momentum, 1-0 up. The fact of the matter is we didn’t deserve anything, and as
much as I’m furious about it, it is what it is. “If we want to achieve what we want to achieve this year, that can’t happen. So the boys have to bounce themselves back going into Three Bridges next week. “It’s just a massive opportunity missed to keep ourselves in it and it doesn’t bother me that we’re only four games in. We’re two wins, two losses - it’s not acceptable for a club at this stature to be doing that. “Definitely in spells, we looked really good. They didn’t stop us from doing anything. We were our own worst enemy. For 65 minutes, maybe even longer than that, none of them warranted being on the pitch.” The Hamlet face a Three Bridges side that have lost all four league games so far this season. Dacey wanted to see a response in training this week. He said: “I’ve got no problem with us being arrogant and confident, but if you can’t back it up on a weekly basis then it doesn’t mean anything. We will prep the same as what we always do. They will be on it like they always are. But a bounce back’s got to be in here. It has to hurt sometimes.” Kick-off at Champion Hill this Saturday is at 3pm. Meanwhile, Dulwich have been drawn against East Grinstead Town of the Southern Combination Premier Division - two tiers below them - in first qualifying round of the FA Cup at Champion Hill on September 5.
‘Queen’ Dubois sends warning By John Kelly CAROLINE DUBOIS said she wanted to “send a message” with a win against Amelia Moore this weekend that “the queen is in town coming for the belts” as she continues her quest to unify the world lightweight division.
Dubois, 25, is defending her WBC and WBO titles against 36-year-old American Moore, who has had only four professional bouts but won all of them. Unbeaten Dubois (13-0-1) is fighting on the undercard of Mikaela Mayer versus Chantelle Cameronat at bp pulse LIVE in Birmingham on Saturday night. “To be honest, I always think about what’s next,” Dubois said. “Not to be distracted about what is in
front of me, but I believe in setting goals. I believe in setting little goals, big goals, massive goals and having timelines. “For me, the biggest timeline has to be becoming undisputed. We have two more champions in the weight division, [Stephanie] Han and [Elif Nur] Turhan. Whichever one makes the most sense, whichever one is more feasible and accessible for the next fight, we have to go after that. “It’s not about announcing myself - I’ve already been announced - but cementing myself as the world champion and proving to the world why I’m the world champion, why I’m the only unified world champion. “It’s about sending a message to the rest of the 135ers that the queen is in town and this is what’s up - I’m coming for the belts. ”
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Stone claimed match figures of 10-94, prior to which the most recent Notts cricketer to take ten or more against Surrey at The Oval was Larwood in 1936. Surrey, asked to score 329 to win after bowling out Notts for a second-innings 306, crumbled to 183 all-out with Stone adding 4-50 to his magnificent first-innings’ 6-44 when Surrey were dismissed for 162. Only Ollie Pope, last out for a defiant 111, offered any resistance as Surrey - champions in 2022, 2023 and 2024 and runners-up to Notts last year - were humbled by a side who on day one were in desperate trouble at 104-8. Liam Patterson-White’s brilliant unbeaten 76 started the turnaround on Thursday, hauling Notts up to 184, but it was Stone who was the clear difference between the two sides as he terrorised Surrey with pace bowling of the highest class. Stone began Surrey’s slide by having Dom Sibley caught behind for six in his third new-ball over. Then, in his next, he removed Adam Thomas with a superb
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two, and Stone scored a direct hit from short third man to run out Matt Fisher for eleven. Dan Worrall stayed to make sure Pope completed his 26th first-class hundred, and fourteenth at The Oval, before skying Pennington, who finished with 3-46.
Earlier Joe Clarke’s superb, controlled 95 was the mainstay of Notts’ batting effort, with his fifth-wicket century partnership with Kyle Verreynne ensuring a match-winning lead. But the Notts pace attack, led by Stone but with excellent support from Pennington and Hutton, proved too hot for Surrey to handle for the second time in the game. This year’s Championship, with five more rounds still to go, is proving to be one of the hardest-fought and compelling in recent memory - only 27 points separated the top eight at the start of the six-game run-in. But Notts’ great victory over their closest rivals of the past two seasons will consolidate their lead at the top of Division One and increase the likelihood that they can clinch back-to-back titles. “We’re pretty disappointed, to put it mildly,” Surrey captain Burns said. “After day one I thought we had the better of them and had put ourselves into a decent position. “And that was still the case for quite a while on day two when we got to 84 for two but, after that, we have been second-best. “I don’t think we should have been bowled out for 162 in our first innings. I think we should have been pushing 300 the way the pitch was playing then. “The pitch has improved throughout the game, even though it got a little bit low towards the end. But you can’t bat like we did in our first innings and expect any more than we’ve got.”
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Sage handed a starting debut to Dwight McNeil, who was making a quick return to his former club following a swap deal which saw Brennan Johnson head the other way to Everton. Johnson was named among the Toffees’ substitutes, while on the opposite bench were Palace new boys Takehiro Tomiyasu, Evann Guessand and Oscar Mingueza. The visitors squandered a glorious opportunity on three minutes as JeanPhilippe Mateta blazed over from six yards after being picked out by Eddie Nketiah. Jordan Pickford did well to deny
Daniel Munoz before Dean Henderson was called into action for the first time at the opposite end to punch away Iliman Ndiaye’s attempt. Pickford got a vital touch to palm Nkeitah’s seventh-minute shot on to the post after getting on the end of Adam Wharton’s exquisite pass. There was a VAR delay which finally decided Jarrad Branthwaite was offside, meaning the foul on the England defender by Jaydee Canvot did not produce a penalty award to the hosts. There was another let-off for Palace on 35 minutes as Tyrique George
dragged an angled low drive just wide of the far post. Everton continued to look vulnerable at the back as another counter-attack three minutes later saw Nketiah set up Mateta and the French striker was only denied by the post. Thierno Barry’s touch let him down badly just as he was about to pull the trigger. But it was Everton who finally broke the deadlock three minutes before the interval as Dewsbury-Hall unleashed an unstoppable angled shot from inside the area which flew past Henderson. Munoz headed wide from close range
deep into stoppage-time to sum up what had been a wasteful opening period in front of goal from Page’s new charges. Things went from bad to worse eight minutes after the interval when Everton doubled their advantage. Ndiaye delivered a perfect cross from the right for Barry, who got himself in between Chris Richards and Canvot to head home. Henderson was called into action three minutes later with a reaction stop from Ndiaye’s downward volley as Everton threatened to quickly kill off the contest. Substitute Guessand tried his luck with a low drive from 20 yards that went straight at Pickford just two minutes after he had come on to replace McNeil. Riad left the field on a stretcher after an innocuous looking coming together with Barry just inside the box, with Tomiyasu his eventual replacement following a delay in play. George really should have done a lot better from six yards out but blazed high and wide, while neither Beto or fellow sub Johnson could connect with Dewsbury-Hall’s dangerous cross. Jorgen Strand Larsen placed a header straight at Pickford in added-time to sum up an opening day to forget for his side and the debutant manager. “We played in the right way to win in the first half and not in the second,” Sage said. “But when you play in this direction, you have to score. “We missed two or three big opportunities and we gave the goal to the opponent. That's why the second half was difficult, with them taking the second goal too. “And when we had the ball in second half, we didn’t play quick enough – that's why it was difficult to play in their half – and we didn't create other chances. “Sometimes, you know, you do the job and you don't have the salary at the end – and today it was like this. We have to convert that because it's some actions between players. “Sometimes you play very well and you can keep it on YouTube, and when you lose your finishing, you take the clip and you put it in the waste. That's why a goal is very important, to give the things that the team are looking for. “It’s important for us to do that, especially in this kind of game, because I think they were not too much better than us, and we had the opportunity to win.” It doesn’t get any easier for Sage, whose side host Manchester City in SE25 on Friday evening.
Campbell and Miles Leaburn. Two more, Alan Mwamba and Micah Mbick came on in the second half. Danny McNamara and Karlan Grant were also in the Addicks' youth system before returning this summer after more than a decade away. Jones said it would have been a "travesty" had Valentin Castellanos scored a 93rd-minute penalty given for handball against Conor Coventry. “It’s a magnificent win. For the majority of it I am really pleased with the performance,” Jones said. “How organised we were, how solid we were, how we were on the counter. We could have been a bit more fluid and had a bit more possession. But you have
to remember recent history, where we have come from and where they were, this is categorically the best squad in the Championship. “We have brought on academy products, Alan and Micah, as well as having TC and Miles all come through our academy and West Ham are bringing on £20-30million players, and that is the difference. “To do what we have done, they put the ball in the box quite a lot, which we defended well. I thought we had some good chances on the counter, we probably needed that bit more of a cutting edge. If we had that, then we probably would have scored more." Debutant goalkeeper Arthur Okonkwo
went to his right for the penalty and Castellanos went the other way but saw his spot-kick rebound off the base of the post. Jones added: “We had to go dig deep into our DNA. We have signed players to be more fluid and expansive which we did a bit more last week. We have come here against what is a Premier League side. They only lost two players and have brought in five or six in the window, so they are probably in a stronger place squad-wise than they were in the Premier League. “We knew we weren’t going to come here and dominate the ball, but what we did know is that we were going to have threats and it would have been a
travesty if they had scored that penalty, because three points is what we deserved. “A little bit more fluency and a bit better decision-making on the counter and we would have extended our lead, but you aren’t going to get everything here. The bravery we showed, the way we put bodies on the line - we can enjoy that.” “We were 2-0 up at the London Stadium and bringing on Alan Mwamba and Micah Mbick, starting Miles Leaburn and TC. I don’t think I could show any more faith in the academy. The academy keep producing and there is a pathway if you are good enough.”
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By Paul Green at Hill Dickinson Stadium THERE WAS to be no winning start for Pierre Sage as the new Crystal Palace boss saw his side beaten 2-0 at Everton.
The Eagles wasted a host of opportunities before Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall fired the Toffees ahead three minutes before the break at Hill Dickinson Stadium. Thierno Barry’s header effectively ended the contest eight minutes into the second half and there was more bad news when Chadi Riad was forced off with a worrying looking injury.
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Four-star Addicks punish Hammers as boss praises academy By John Kelly NATHAN JONES paid tribute the Charlton Athletic's academy ofter the Addicks' statement 2-1 win against "Premier League" West Ham United at London Stadium.
Lloyd Jones put the visitors ahead in the seventh minute before Tyreece Campbell doubled the lead on 56 minutes. Joel Piroe pulled a goal back for Nuno Espirito Santos' side with sixteen minutes left but it was the 3,000 away contingent in the 62,264 crowd who were making all the noise at the final whistle. Jones started academy products
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Joao Pedro, £117million summer signing Morgan Rogers and Cole Palmer all scored in Alonso's first Premier League game in charge. But Sanchez was at fault when he let in Josh King's shot at his near post for the hosts' leveller in the 23rd minute. Sanchez then parried a shot to Gonzalo Garcia who scored on his debut in Alonso's former Liverpool team-mate Alvaro Arbeloa's first game in the hotseat with the Cottagers. After his World Cup snub, Palmer wasted little time reminding everyone how good he is when he set up Joao Pedro for the opener just 31 seconds in. Joao Pedro returned the favour to assist Palmer three minutes into the second half. Palmer and Rogers played as No.10s behind Joao Pedro in a 3-4-3 formation. "They are going to be a very important part of the team," Alonso said about his front trio. "To build around them, no. To build the team with them. They need to take responsibility, they need to lead the rest, they need to inspire the rest, because if they do great, the other ones will follow. "We need to reach them in the best possible situations. We need to have good links to reach them, and they need to help the team to be solid. I'm happy for the three of them. They have played for the team and they have scored, so it's always important for the strikers." Alonso wouldn't be drawn on Sanchez' errors. "It's about the team, it's not about the individual," Alonso said. "As I said before, we can adjust a few things. The first goal, we can do better to defend, we can do better to avoid, but it's part of the game. We need to accept and to learn from them, and this is going to be a process. All the lines, from the strikers, the midfielders, the defence, the goalkeepers, we want to do better in everything. The goal was to start
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good, and we've been able to start [well]. Relax and carry on." There is still some doubt about midfielder Enzo Fernandez' future at Stamford Bridge. The £106million Argentina international has been linked with a move to Manchester
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City, where former Blues boss Enzo Maresca is now in charge. Fernandez was booed by the home fans but Chelsea supporters sang his name after he came on in the 65th minute. "Yeah, well, football is emotional, we
have to accept in this situation, but for me it's not a big deal," Alonso said. "I'm happy to play our first Premier League game of the season, my first official Premier League game with Chelsea. It felt great in this stadium with our fans at the end, and to celebrate with
By Will Scott at the Abbey Stadium ALEX NEIL was pleased with his side’s efforts as they beat Cambridge United 1-0 to progress to the EFL Cup third round.
JULIEN STEPHAN is "convinced" by Queens Park Rangers' start to the season and feels they will pick up plenty of victories this season.
The Hoops started their Championship campaign with a 3-1 win against Portsmouth at Fratton Park but were frustrated by promoted Bolton Wanderers in a 0-0 draw at Loftus Road at the weekend. “We did a great game. I’m very satisfied with the way we play and the way the players want to be an exciting team on the pitch," Stephan said. “I enjoyed that and I’m really, really convinced that in the mid-long term, if we continue to play like this and continue to be brave, and continue to be dominant, that we will have a lot of wins. “Probably the next step with this team is to be able to win this type of game. I think we are in a very good direction.” Left-back Boy Kemper is set to be out until October with an ankle injury.
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them. I had the feeling before the kickoff that they were excited, they were hoping to see a good performance from the team, a serious one, one that they could see the team gave everything to fight for it. I saw happy faces at the end, so it's important to create this bond. "Early days, first day, good one." Meanwhile, Arbeloa felt his side made it too easy for Chelsea to score. "We concede goals in the first minute, the end of the first half and the beginning of the second half and there are not worse moments to concede," Arbeloa said. "But we showed character and personality and I am very proud of how my players responded. We deserved a little bit more but football is not about what you deserve, it is about what you take. "If you lose against a team like Chelsea they [should] have to do a little bit more. For me, they are easy goals for them and mistakes we cannot make. We need to improve and be more ready in the first minute, that is for sure. "We are on our way and we will keep improving. The first thing I want to see is a competitive team. We were tonight, we tried our best and tried to play our football against a team like Chelsea, which is not easy. "I believe in them and I believe in young players. I think they have the energy and ambition I want and they fit in the way I play. Josh King is absolutely amazing. What a player you have here and I am really happy with him. Gonzalo [Garcia] scored and Cesar [Palacios] did well. I think they need a bit more time but they are doing great and making an impact already." Fulham's King praised the impact Arebloa has made despite the defeat. "He's a top, top coach. I think he's very demanding which is what you want as a young player. He has a good line of communication with us," King said. "The way we want to play is quite intense and we want to work hard and get after teams and I think that's what we want to implement. It takes time to get used to this system and I think we're definitely doing that and we showed everything which the manager would've wanted from us today and it can only go up."
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XABI ALONSO said he wanted to build his team with "with" and not "around" Chelsea's terrific front trio - as he defended goalkeeper Robert Sanchez after his mistakes in the 3-2 win against Fulham at Craven Cottage.
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Jake Cooper scored the decisive goal early in the tie at Cledara Abbey Stadium as Millwall got off to a fast start, but Cambridge, managed by Millwall’s all-time leading goalscorer and ex-head coach Neil Harris, made it a competitive game. While the hosts' lack of killer instinct in the box meant Max Crocombe was not often tested, they applied real pressure in the six minutes of added-time and the Lions had to work hard to protect their lead. “It’s always nice to win games,” Neil said after the game. “I think we started the season really well.
These games are never easy for anyone. We made ten changes to the side. It’s important that we can try and continue the momentum that we’ve started this season. “I thought we started the game brilliantly in the first ten to fifteen minutes, hit the bar twice. Probably should have scored two or three goals in that period. Then they matched us up, and it became a little bit bitty, albeit I thought we were the dominant side. “We then changed our shape again in the second half to try and create a spare player. When they’re losing the game, then they’re going to fling the kitchen sink at you, really. We started the game really well. Then we needed to dig in at the end. I thought we did that well and defended our box and deserved to win.” Neil was asked if he would have liked to have seen his side score more goals.
“In the first fifteen to 20 minutes, we probably should have scored more,” Neil said. “I thought after that, we got into some good areas but didn’t really create as many clear-cut chances as we’d like. “But you’ve got to give Cambridge credit. They then put an extra man in their back-line and tried to nullify the spaces, which they did. We were controlling the game at that stage. "In terms of going forward, it’s always hard when there are five in that back-line. But equally, I don’t think we really gave them air in the first half because we had five in our back-line. “It was nice to be able to try out a different shape, just to have a look at it. We had Elkan [Baggott] and Coops and Danny Batth coming on, and then we flipped our shape again in the second half. It was a pleasing night.”
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SURREY HIT STONE WALL Jesurun Rak-Sakyi in action for Stoke City last season
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CHARLTON ATHLETIC were closing in on the signing of Crystal Palace winger Jesurun Rak-Sakyi this week.
The £4million deal would make 23-year-old Rak-Sakyi the jointsecond most expensive signing in the club's history. Rak-Sakyi spent the 2022-23 season on loan at The Valley when he scored fifteen goals in 49 appearances in all competitions and was name the club's player of the year. The following season, the former England under-21 international
made a temporary move to Championship side Sheffield United. He scored seven goals in 34 league games to help the Blades into the play-offs before they lost the final 2-1 to Sunderland. Rak-Sakyi signed on loan for Turkish Super Lig side Çaykur Rizespor in the summer of 2025 and scored four goals in thirteen games before being recalled in January and sent to Stoke City. He made sixteen appearances for the Potters, scoring twice. Rak-Sakyi has played eight times in the Premier League for the Eagles and won his first senior cap for Ghana this year.
Charlton's record signing is Jason Euell (£4.75million) from Wimbledon and their second-most expensive recruit is Claus Jensen from Bolton Wanderers. Meanwhile, Tyreece Campbell has signed a new four-year deal. The 22-year-old winger has scored three goals in three games this season and 21 goals in 173 appearances for the Addicks. "This club means a lot to me, I’ve been here since I was nine years old and I’ve grown up here," Campbell said. "I’m grateful for all of the people who have helped me on my journey. It’s been a really good start to the season for the
Eagles' Sage under siege By Shane Stapleton PIERRE SAGE said he was waiting for the transfer window to close so he could focus only on Crystal Palace's performances as the Eagles faced losing two more key players before the September 1 deadline.
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team and myself and hopefully that continues.” Boss Nathan Jones added: "Ever since I came to the football club, TC has been someone that I earmarked as being a special talent. We just felt he needed guidance and a bit of time to turn into the player that we know he can be. "We think tying down the players that we feel can really take us forward is as big as signing new players, so we’re delighted that he’s signed a new deal. "We fought off a lot of competition and have turned down offers for him, and the great thing is that TC showed a real desire to sign."
Palace have knocked back a £50million offer from Liverpool for 27-year-old attacker Ismaila Sarr. Last week, BBC Sport reported that striker Jean-Philippe Mateta, 29, was claiming the last year of his contract, due to expire in 2027, was invalid. The report said the case was heard by an independent tribunal who ruled the contract is binding. Palace took up the twelve-month option to extend his contract until next year in 2024. Mateta started in Palace's 2-0 defeat at Everton last weekend, but Sarr wasn't involved and Sage said he had been struggling with injury and wouldn't be involved in the Premier League clash with Manchester City at Selhurst Park on Friday night. Sage had plenty on his plate in his midweek press conference, with uncertainty over Chadi Riad's injury after he was stretchered off at Hill Dickinson Stadium. On Mateta, Sage said: "He gives his best in every session. I didn’t see a player who has a problem with the club or with us. That’s why he played the last game as a starter. You imagine if we have a problem with him, he will not play as a starter." Sage said he had spoken to Sarr on Wednesday morning. "He is under contract, as I told you," Sage said. "He’s injured and, maybe you can make a link between his injury and the situation, but for me, he’s honest, and I have no problem with that." Sage added: "You know, football is like this now. We know that when it’s a transfer window there’s a lot of noise, a lot of sound for the player. Maybe some of them are not really comfortable with this situation. “That’s why it’s not really a good period when you are inside in a club, but you know when it will be finished, we will only be concerned about with our performance, and we have just to wait for that.” THE RECYCLED PAPER CONTENT OF UK NEWSPAPERS IN 2014 WAS 83.5%